They explored the James, Nanticok, and Pocomoke Rivers, along with the Potomac and Patapsco Rivers. Smith’s second excursion began on July 24, 1608. The voyage ended on September 7, 1608. Smith’s second voyage began only several days after his first one ended. On this voyage, Smith only took 12 men with him. With less men, he was able to leave more room for supplies. On this journey, Smith discovered there was not a way reach the Pacific Ocean by going the way they were headed. Even though they gave up on their main objective, they discovered many new territories and came in contact with many more tribes of natives. This voyage however was full of sickness and conflict. The trip ended on September 7, 1608, when john Smith and his crew retuned to Jamestown. Over the course of the two voyages Smith and his crew discovered a total of 15 different rivers, including the Nansemond, Piankatank, Patuxent, Elk and Sassafras
They explored the James, Nanticok, and Pocomoke Rivers, along with the Potomac and Patapsco Rivers. Smith’s second excursion began on July 24, 1608. The voyage ended on September 7, 1608. Smith’s second voyage began only several days after his first one ended. On this voyage, Smith only took 12 men with him. With less men, he was able to leave more room for supplies. On this journey, Smith discovered there was not a way reach the Pacific Ocean by going the way they were headed. Even though they gave up on their main objective, they discovered many new territories and came in contact with many more tribes of natives. This voyage however was full of sickness and conflict. The trip ended on September 7, 1608, when john Smith and his crew retuned to Jamestown. Over the course of the two voyages Smith and his crew discovered a total of 15 different rivers, including the Nansemond, Piankatank, Patuxent, Elk and Sassafras