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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.
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Why did Abel Tasman want to explore?
Because he was imployed by the Dutch Indies company
Where did Abel Tasman explore?
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.
Was Abel Tasman English?
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
What places did Abel Tasman explore?
He explored Tasmania, Australia's north coast and New Zealand.
Where was Abel Janszoon Tasman born?
where was abel tasman born and when
What is the full name of Abel Tasman?
abel janzoon tasman
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
How did Abel Tasman grow up?
Where Did Abel Tasman grow Up
Is abel Tasman a Christian?
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
When did abel tasman become a sailor?
why did abel tasman become a sailor
What was Abel Tasman's ship named?
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
When did Abel Tasman die?
Abel Tasman died on the 10th of october in 1659
