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What was the shipcalled that Matthew Flinders sailed on when he found redcliffe?
Matthew Flinders was on board a small sloop/sailing-ship named the Norfolk when he saw Redcliffe, July 1799.It was the same ship he had previously used to circumnavigate Tasmania.
Where did Matthew Flinders arrive at Australia?
Matthew Flinders first came to Australia in 1791 with Captain Bligh aboard the ship Providence, where he came across part of the southeast coast of Tasmania. He learnt a great many of his sailing skills under Bligh's tutelage.
Why did George Bass become an explorer?
George Bass was adventurous by nature. When he met Matthew Flinders on the way over to Australia, they found they had a common interest in adventure. Flinders had the sailing skills, and this provided Bass with the opportunity to gain new skills and learn more about the land which was later to become known as "Australia".
What are George Bass and Matthew Flinders famous for?
Individually, George Bass and Matthew Flinders were early sea explorers who explored and charted various parts of the Australian coastline, with Flinders being the first to circumnavigate the continent. Together, Bass and Flinders also charted sections of Australia's coastline, adding valuable information to the maps of the time. In 1798, Bass's explorations along the southern coast of what would later become the colony of Victoria led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Bass and Flinders to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land, which they did between October 1798 and January 1799. Their exploration was well-received, because it meant that ships sailing to Sydney along usual routes could shave a full week off their journey by travelling through Bass Strait rather than south of Tasmania. Flinders later became especially important for his complete circumnavigation of the Australian continent. This, too, was vital for the information it provided for future settlement along Australia's coast - particularly in the south.
What did Matthew Flinders name in South Australia?
On 28 January 1802, Flinders anchored in Fowler's Bay on the southern coast, and described it as "a well sheltered cove affording wood and water". He named it after his first lieutenant, Robert Fowler. Encounter Bay, at the mouth of Australia's Murray River, was charted and named by Flinders on 8 April 1802. It was named this as it was where Flinders encountered French sailor and explorer Nicholas Baudin, on his own epic voyage. Flinders did not actually find the mouth of the Murray: that was left to later explorer Charles Sturt, in 1830.
What is the popular sport in Australia?
Sailing is definitely one of them.
Sail From Papua New Guinea to Australia?
Is there sailing from Papua New Guinea to Australia
How long to sail from south Africa to Australia?
Jessica Watson is currently sailing round the world solo. She was off the South African coast around the end of Feb 2010 and reached Australian waters off Western Australia on about 10 April 2010. So her sailing time was approximately 42 days. She is not in any race however.
How did people travel to Australia 200 years ago - I say by ship but cannot find facts anywhere to help my son with his homework.?
The only way from the "motherland" England was via ships. Wooden sailing boats.
Is there sailing in Guyana?
Yes, you will find people sail just about anywhere that there is water.
What obstacles did Bass and Flinders face on their journey to Australia?
Bass and Flinders charted sections of Australia's coastline, adding valuable information to the maps of the time. In 1798, Bass's explorations along the southern coast of what would later become the colony of Victoria led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Bass and Flinders to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land, which they did between October 1798 and January 1799. Their exploration was well-received, because it meant that ships sailing to Sydney along usual routes could shave a full week off their journey by travelling through Bass Strait rather than south of Tasmania. Flinders later became especially important for his complete circumnavigation of the Australian continent. This, too, was vital for the information it provided for future settlement along Australia's coast - particularly in the south.
Where could one book a sailing holiday?
The Sailing Holiday website is an obvious choice, but you can find sailing vacation packages anywhere. Check with your local vacation or holiday package creator to see if they have good packages for you!
