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- what did george bass hope to find
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∙ 14y agothey set out to explore australia
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How old was George Bass when he started to explore?
23
When did Bass and Flinders set out on their first voyage?
In 1795, not long after their arrival in Sydney, Bass and Flinders set out in Bass' small boat the Tom Thumb to explore the Georges River (which empties into Botany Bay.)
What was Bass and Flinders' first expedition?
Bass and Flinders' first expedition was when they set out to explore the Georges River, the mouth of which is in Botany Bay, doing so in 1795.
What nationality is George Bass?
George Bass was British. He was born 30 January 1771, Aswarby, Lincolnshire, England, U.K. He became a surgeon in the British Royal Navy, and went on to explore various parts of the East Coast of Australia.
Why did George Bass need to explore the coast line of Australia?
George Bass explored the coastline of eastern Australia in order to help provide a more accurate map of the coastline. When James Cook first charted the east coast, he did not explore all the inlets and bays. Bass, along with Matthew Flinders, undertook to fill in the gaps in knowledge of the eastern Australian coastline, so that accurate, current maps could be drawn.
Where did Matthew Flinder explore?
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the entire continent of Australia, and was with George Bass when the discovery was made that Tasmania was a separate island.
Did George Bass have any children?
George Bass's mother was Sarah Bass, nee Newman.
When did George Lauder of The Bass die?
George Lauder of The Bass died in 1611.
What was the name of George Bass's ship?
George bass's ship was called the reliance
What were the problems that George Bass encountered on his voyages?
george bass problems included
Did george bass get paid?
no
What boat did George Bass travel on?
George Bass was famous for exploring in a small boat named the Tom Thumb.
