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The Duyfken, captained by Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon/Jansz was the first recorded ship to arrive in Australia. On 26 February 1606, Jansz became the first known European to land on Australia's shores at the Pennefather River, near the present-day town of Weipa, on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula.
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What ship did Mary Bryant come on to go to Australia?
Teenage convict Mary Bryant, who became a very successful businesswoman, can't to Australia with the First Fleet on the ship "Charlotte".
How did Thomas Mitchell come to Australia?
By ship.
Which European ship came to Australia first?
The first known European to sail to Australia was Dutchman Willem Jansz, who landed on the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606. However, it is believed that the Portuguese were the ones who first saw the continent, even though no records of this still exist.
When did the first honeybee arrive in Australia?
The first honeybee arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Isabella" in 1822.
When camels first arrived in Australia was it by ship?
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what was the name of the first us ship to arrive in australia?
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How did Charles Sturt come to Australia?
In the early 1800s, there was just one way for anyone to come to Australia, and that was by ship. Charles Sturt originally arrived in Australia as a professional soldier in charge of a troop which was assigned to oversee convicts. He came aboard the ship "Mariner".
How did Christmas cards come to Australia?
Before air mail they came by ship.
Why did the people aboard the oceanic viking come to Australia?
It is an Australian customs ship.
What was the first ship that sent convicts to Australia called?
It was not a single ship, but a fleet consisting of eleven ships. It was called the First Fleet.
What year did the first slave ship land in America?
The first slve ship to come to America was the SS Jesus. Captain was Sir John Hawkins
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.
