John Smith's 1st Voyage

June 2 - July 21, 1608

The first portion of Smith's 1608 voyage takes the men to the lower Delmarva Peninsula, where they explore the Pocomoke and Nanticoke Rivers, as well as the islands of Tangier Sound.  After crossing the Bay to the Western Shore, the crew travels to the head of the Patapsco and Potomac Rivers before returning to Jamestown. Click on the map to the left to zoom in and see the detailed route of Smith's first voyage.