Frobisher’s third expedition, consisting in all of…

Frobisher’s third expedition, consisting in all of fifteen vessels, leaves Harwich on May 31, 1578, and sailing by the English Channel reaches the south of Greenland, where Frobisher and some of his men manage to land on June 20.

The foreland of Frobisher Bay is sighted on July 2.

Stormy weather and dangerous ice prevent the rendezvous from being gained, and, besides causing the wreck of the barque Dennis of one hundred tons, drive the fleet unwittingly up a new strait (Hudson).

After proceeding about sixty miles up this "mistaken strait," Frobisher with apparent reluctance turns back, and after many buffetings and separations the fleet at last comes to anchor in Frobisher Bay.

Some attempt is made at founding a settlement, and a large quantity of ore is shipped.

Too much dissension and discontent prevent a successful settlement.

On the last day of August the fleet sets out on its return to England, reaching Yarmouth in the beginning of October.

The ore apparently is not worth smelting.