Flinders took a sextant, compass, notepaper for observations and chart-making, pencils, food rations, barrels of water and his cat 'Trim' who was Matthew Flinders' constant companion on most of his journeys between 1799 and 1804.
Matthew Flinders had a cat named Trim, who accompanied Flinders on most of his journeys between 1799 and 1804.
Yes. Matthew Flinders had a cat named Trim, who accompanied Flinders on most of his journeys between 1799 and 1804.
Flinders can be regarded as an Australian explorer, even though he made many other journeys on behalf of both Australia and England.
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
No. Sea explorer Matthew Flinders always had a substantial crew. At one stage, even his brother Samuel travelled with him. He was also known for travelling with George Bass to prove that Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) was an island.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders - academic - was born in 1972.
Matthew Flinders' Cat was created in 2002.
Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, England.
Matthew Flinders travelled by ship. He was a sea explorer.