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William Dampier was utterly unimpressed by Australia.
On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. While the ship was being repaired Dampier made notes on the fauna and flora he found there. He was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. He called them "nasty people" who "differ little from brutes".
Eleven years later, Dampier was back, after the British Admiralty commissioned him to chart the north-west coast, hoping to find a strategic use for 'New Holland'. The expedition set out on 14 January 1699. In July, Dampier reached Dirk Hartog Island near Shark Bay in Western Australia. Searching for water, he followed the coast northwards, reaching the Dampier Archipelago and then Roebuck Bay. After finding no sign of water, he was forced to head north for Timor.
Dampier's negative reports on New Holland delayed British colonisation of the continent for many years, until Cook found the verdant eastern coast.
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Who was William Dampier?
William Dampier was an English explorer and pirate. He was also a keen scientist who made observations of both plant and animal life. Dampier is known for being the first Englishman (though certainly not the first explorer) to land on Australia's shores. He landed in northwestern Australia, but was unimpressed by the dryness of the land, and the native inhabitants.
What was the outcome of William Dampier's expeditions?
Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia.
What was Captain Cook's first impression of Australia?
James Cook (still a lieutenant when he first visited Australia, rather than a captain) was favourably impressed by his first sight of Australia's east coast, unlike his predecessor William Dampier who, upon exploring the northwest coast in 1688 and again in 1699, dismissed the continent as inhospitable. Cook believed that the east coast of Australia was suitable for colonisation, and he and Sir Joseph Banks recommended the region of Botany Bay as suitable for a convict settlement.
When was Australia discovered by William Dampier?
Australia was not discovered by William Dampier, but he was the first Englishman to land on its shores. On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. While the ship was being repaired Dampier made notes on the fauna and flora he found there. Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia. It was not until 1770 that Captain James Cook reported positively on the green, fertile countryside of New South Wales, and England sought to colonise the previously unknown continent.
Who was the first British man to come to Australia?
The first British man to come to Australia was William Dampier, who first landed on Western Australia's coast on 4 January 1688.Many people believe James Cook was the first Englishman to come to Australia. He was not.
What boat did William Dampier travel on to get to Australia?
William Dampier was on the Cygnet when he first reached Western Australia's shores.
How many places are named after William dampier?
Dampier is a major industrial port in the northwest of Western Australia. The Dampier Port is part of the Dampier Archipelago.
What country did dampier find?
Australia
When did Lily Dampier die?
Lily Dampier died on February 6, 1915, in Melbourne, Australia.
When did William dampier start exploring?
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What is Dampier remembered for in Australia?
William Dampier is most remembered for his negative opinion of Australia. Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia.
Why is William dampier famous?
he is famous for going to australia....
Who was the first Englishman to vist Australia?
William dampier
Did William Dampier give a name to Australia?
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What is the name of the archipelago to the north of Australia?
Dampier Archipelago
Did William dampier discover Australia?
No. A dutch named Willem Janszoon was the first european to officially set foot on Australia in 1606. William Dampier went to Australia 93 years later in 1699.
What is the name of the island off Dampier Western Australia?
There is an entire archipelago of 42 islands off Dampier. The closest island to Dampier goes by the unusual name of East Intercourse Island.
