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On 13 December Tasman sighted land on the north-west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, becoming the first Europeans to do so. Tasman named it Staten Landt on the assumption that it was connected to an island at the south of the tip of South America. Proceeding north and then east one of his boats was attacked by Mâori in waka, and four of his men were killed. Tasman named it Murderers' Bay (now known as Golden Bay) and sailed north, but mistook Cook Strait for a bight (naming it Zeehaen's Bight).
What year? 1642 from memory. Fact: Tasmania is named after him.
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Abel tasman facts?
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Facts about Abel Tasman?
Did you know that before Tasmania was named Tasmania Abel Tasman Discovered Tasmania and Called it Van Diemen's Land.Did you know many people write Able Tasman But please don't write that its Abel Tasman.
What year was Able Tasman born?
Able Tasman was born in the year 1603
Who sent able tasman on his voyage?
ME!
What is Able Tasman opinoin of Australia?
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Did able tasman have siblings?
he had a brother and sister
What are facts on Abel Tasman?
Some facts on Abel Tasman include that he was born in Lutjegast, Netherlands. He was an explorer and a merchant, and he spent a lot of time out at sea. He was also the first person from Europe to discover New Zealand.
What did able tasman do?
he went around the world exploring
What are 10 facts on Abel Tasman?
He was one of the people who discovered Tasmania and New Zealand
How when and where did Able Tasman die?
Tasman died on October 10,1659 at Batavia, Netherlands (age 56). How he died is shrouded in mystery.
What did Able Tasman invent?
nothing, Tasmania was named after him becoz he discovered it
What are some interesting facts about Abel Tasman?
He discovered New Zealand He had 2 spouses and 1 daughter.
