Abel Tasman was employed by the Dutch East India Company and ordered to explore the oceans of the south-east in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. Along the way, he explored Tasmania and New Zealand, but came to the incorrect conclusion that they were part of the same continent. He was also the first to explore the islands of Fiji.
Other territories which Tasman explored include Mauritius, the northern coastline of Australia and the seas west of the island of New Guinea.
Because he was imployed by the Dutch Indies company
Abel Tasman's voyage was funded by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The company aimed to explore new territories for trade opportunities, particularly in search of a southern continent and new resources. Tasman's expeditions in the 1640s were part of the VOC's broader efforts to expand Dutch influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Abel Tasman was employed by the Dutch East India Company and ordered to explore the oceans of the south-east in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. Along the way, he explored Tasmania and New Zealand, but came to the incorrect conclusion that they were part of the same continent. He was also the first to explore the islands of Fiji. Other territories which Tasman explored include Mauritius, the northern coastline of Australia and the seas west of the island of New Guinea.
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
where was abel tasman born and when
abel janzoon tasman
He explored Tasmania, Australia's north coast and New Zealand.
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
why did abel tasman become a sailor
Abel Tasman became an explorer because he was commissioned by the Dutch East India Company to search for new trade routes and territories in the South Pacific. He was motivated by the potential for wealth and glory that came with discovering new lands and expanding European territories.
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.