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∙ 12y agoMatthew Flinders is considered to have started his journey of circumnavigating Australia on 6 December 1801.
In reality, Flinders departed from Sydney much earlier. However, because he started charting the coastline from a point out to sea from Cape Leeuwin in December 1801, this is regarded as the date he began his journey.
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∙ 15y agoMatthew Flinders was an Eighteen year old Midshipman when he set sail from England with Captain William Bligh in the "Providence", in 1792. He sailed to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). He then left England (again) for New South Wales in the "Reliance", in 1795, arriving in Australia at Sydney Cove in Port Jackson, the site of the new colony of Sydney. This was essentially the only settlement in Australia when he arrived, which was during the 1790s.
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∙ 10y agoMatthew Flinders circumnavigated the Australian continent between December 1801 and June 1803. During this time, Flinders charted the entire coastline of Australia, adding greatly to the knowledge of the coastline.
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∙ 15y agoMatthew Flinders did not actually arrive in Esperance, as he did not go to shore there. However, his ship passed by the area where Esperance, WA, now stands, sometime during May 1803.
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∙ 14y agoMatthew Flinders entered the Royal Navy in 1779, at the age of 15.
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∙ 13y agobecause he wanted to fight
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What was Matthew flinders the first known European to do?
Matthew Flinders was the first known European to circumnavigate Australia.
What did Matthew Flinders circumnavigate in 1801?
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the entire continent of Australia in 1801-1802.
What is Matthew Flinders named after?
* Flinders Island in Bass Strait In South Australia: * Flinders Mountain Range * Flinders Ranges National Park * Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island * Flinders University * the suburb of Flinders Park * Flinders Highway In Queensland * also another Flinders Highway * the Ipswich suburb of Flinders View * Flinders River, the longest river in Queensland In Victoria * the Melbourne suburb of Flinders * Federal electorate of Flinders In Western Australia: * Flinders Bay In NSW: * Bass and Flinders Point Throughout Australia, there are also many streets and schools named after Matthew Flinders.
What did matthew flinders think of australia?
he loved it
Where Matthew Flinders Explored?
the coastline of Australia
Did Matthew flinders sail to Australia?
yes
What did Matthew Flinders do before he explored?
Matthew Flinders served in the Royal Navy before becoming an explorer. Matthew Flinders is most known for exploring Australia and identifying it as a continent.
What is the name of the book that Matthew Flinders wrote about Australia?
A voyage to Terra Australis was the name of the book that Matthew Flinders wrote.
What animals did Matthew Flinders bring to Australia?
Matthew Flinders was known for travelling with his black and white cat named Trim.
Where did Matthew Flinders circumnavigate?
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the entire coastline of Australia between December 1801 and June 1803.
What were the reasons for Matthew Flinders to go to Australia?
to chart the coast of australia
Which year did Matthew Flinders explore?
Matthew Flinders, together with George Bass, explored sections of Australia in 1798 and 1799. Between December 1801 and June 1803, Matthew Flinders also circumnavigated the continent of Australia, charting the entire coastline.
