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What was Bass and Flinders' first expedition?
Bass and Flinders' first expedition was when they set out to explore the Georges River, the mouth of which is in Botany Bay, doing so in 1795.
What happened after the journey of George Bass?
George Bass, together with Matthew Flinders explored and charted much of the coastline south of Sydney in the early days of the New South Wales colony, adding valuable information to charts of the Australian coastline. In 1798, Bass explored along the southern coast of what would later become the colony of Victoria. His journeys led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Flinders and Bass to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land.
When did Columbus set out on his first voyage?
in 1492
What year did Jacques Cartier set out on his voyage?
First Voyage: 1534 Second Voyage: 1535-1536 Third Voyage: 1541-1542
how old was Ferdinand when he set off for his first voyage?
Ferdinand Magellan was likely in his early 20s when he set off for his first voyage. He was born around 1480, and his first documented voyage was in 1505 when he joined a Portuguese fleet bound for India. This would place him in his mid-20s at the time of his first voyage.
In which Australian state are the Flinders ranges?
The Flinders Ranges are in South Australia. They are named after explorer Matthew Flinders, though he never set foot on them.
Who proved Tasmania was an island?
George Bass and Matthew Flinders. Matthew Flinders and George Bass were early sea explorers who charted sections of Australia's coastline, adding valuable information to the maps of the time. In 1798, Bass explored along the southern coast of what would later become the colony of Victoria. His journeys led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Flinders and Bass to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land. The two men set out at dawn in the 'Norfolk' on 7 October 1798. Three months later, on 7 January 1799, they were back at Cape Barren Island, having completed their first circumnavigation of Van Diemen's Land.
What country did Martin Frobisher set his first voyage?
CANADA
What did the titanic look like when it set off on it's maiden voyage the first time it set off?
The Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912 on her only voyage.
When did Samuel De Champlain go on his first voyage?
in 1603 Samuel de Champlain set out for his first voyage
How many trips did the titanic make before it sank?
It sunk on its maiden (or first) voyage. The Titanic sank on its first trip across the Atlantic.
How old was the titanic when it first sailed?
Titanic set sail (and sank) on her maiden voyage in 1912.
