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What is the island sighted from the Dutch ship Arnhem in 1623 and named by Abel Tasman in 1644?
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This island, which lies off Australia's northern coast in the Gulf of Carpentaria, was discovered during the voyage of the Dutch ship Arnhem, under Willem van Coolsteerd. Abel Tasman named it in 1644. It means great island or large island.
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When did Tasman sight Tasmania?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman first sighted Tasmania (or Van Diemen's Land, as he called it) on 24 November 1642.
Who was the famous Dutch explorer who sighted New Zealand before Captain Cook?
Abel Tasman was the Dutch explorer who first sighted and named New Zealand in 1642, prior to James Cook's circumnavigation of the islands in 1769.
Why did Abel Tasman name Tasmania Van Diemen's land?
Abel Tasman named the island Van Diemen's Land after the Governor of Batavia, Antony Van Diemen. Tasman was Dutch, and Batavia was Dutch territory.
Was Abel Tasman English?
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
Was Abel Tasman the first to speak English?
Being Dutch, Abel Tasman was probably speaking... Dutch.
What did Abel Tasman speak?
Abel Tasman primarily spoke Dutch. He was a Dutch seafarer and explorer known for his voyages in the 17th century.
Why was the battle of Arnhem important?
The Battle of Arnhem is one of the greatest battles in history. It was fought in and around Dutch towns.
Where is Abel Tasman from?
Abel Tasman was born in The Netherlands.Holland, now better known as the Netherlands.
What country did Abel Tasman discover after Tasmania?
Abel Tasman was Dutch. He was employed by the Dutch East India company. At that time, the Dutch came from Holland, which is now called the Netherlands.
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
Which island of Australia was named after a dutch explorer?
The island state of Tasmania was named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Dirk Hartog Island is an island off the northwestern coast, and it is named after Dutch explorer Dirk hartog (obviously).
Which sea near Australia is named after a Dutch explorer?
The Tasman Sea is named after Dutch sea captain, Abel Tasman.
