frobisher

Frobisher refers to Sir Martin Frobisher, an English explorer from the 16th century known for his expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage, a sea route to Asia through North America. His voyages, primarily between 1576 and 1578, aimed to find a navigable route across the Arctic. While he discovered a large bay in present-day Canada—Frobisher Bay—his journeys were marred by challenges like difficult ice conditions and the collection of worthless ore he believed to be valuable. Frobisher’s efforts contributed to early European exploration of North America, although they did not lead to the sought-after passage.