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The first Englishman to explore Australia was Captain William Dampier, an English pirate and sea explorer. He saw the western coast of Australia, first in 1688, and then a decade later. Dampier was unimpressed with the dry barrenness of the northwest coast, and claimed that the indigenous people were "the miserablest people in the world". It was Dampier's negative report which put off further British interest in the Australian continent for almost another 100 years.
Lieutenant James Cook charted and officially claimed the eastern coast of Australia for Britain in 1770.
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Was Captain Cook an Australian explorer?
No, he was British, although he did explore Australia (which may count as him being an Australian explorer depending on how you read the question).
What nationality is George Bass?
George Bass was British. He was born 30 January 1771, Aswarby, Lincolnshire, England, U.K. He became a surgeon in the British Royal Navy, and went on to explore various parts of the East Coast of Australia.
What did George Bass set out to explore?
what did george bass hope to find
Did Douglas Mawson ever explore Australia?
of course he did!!!!!!!!!!
Why did people explore Australia?
cause it was an unknown island
Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
What areas did the French British and Dutch explore?
The French explored North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The British explored North America, India, Australia, and Africa. The Dutch explored Indonesia, South Africa, and parts of South America.
What year did British colonization in Australia begin?
British colonisation of Australia began in 1788.
Who did john Cabot explore north America for?
the british
What did the British empire exchange kangaroos for in Australia?
The British Empire did not exchange kangaroos for anything in Australia.
Is Australia is in the influence of British?
No definitely not Australia is wholly independent in its actions from the British. Australia is a member of the commonwealth the head of which is Queen Elizabeth this is because Australia chooses to be.
What were the governing and laws of British in Australia 16nth century?
What were the governing laws of british in Australia 16nth century
