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Australia was not discovered by William Dampier, but he was the first Englishman to land on its shores. On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. While the ship was being repaired Dampier made notes on the fauna and flora he found there.
Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia. It was not until 1770 that Captain James Cook reported positively on the green, fertile countryside of New South Wales, and England sought to colonise the previously unknown continent.
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What did William dampier discover in his life?
William Dampier, (1651 to 1715) was the first Englishman to explore or map parts of Australia, (Which was called New Holland in those days), and New Guinea. He was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
Who was William Dampier?
William Dampier was an English explorer and pirate. He was also a keen scientist who made observations of both plant and animal life. Dampier is known for being the first Englishman (though certainly not the first explorer) to land on Australia's shores. He landed in northwestern Australia, but was unimpressed by the dryness of the land, and the native inhabitants.
Did William Dampier get married?
no he didnt
What was the outcome of William Dampier's expeditions?
Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia.
What Englishman discovered Australia and befriended Bennelong?
The question as it stands cannot be answered. No Englishman discovered Australia and befriended Bennelong, an Aboriginal man of the Eora tribe. Australia was discovered by the Dutch, around 80 years before the first Englishman set foot on the continent. This first Emglishman was William Dampier, who landed in Austalia's northwest in 1688, long after the first recorded Dutch landing in 1606. Dampier was not even remotely interested in communicating with the aboriginal people. Almost a century later, in 1770, James Cook became the first Englishman to sight the eastern coast of Australia, but he did not befriend any Aborigines either. It has Captain Arthur Philip, who led the First Fleet to Australia in 1788, who befriended Bennelong.
What boat did William Dampier travel on to get to Australia?
William Dampier was on the Cygnet when he first reached Western Australia's shores.
Who discovered King Sound?
William dampier
When did William dampier start exploring?
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Why is William dampier famous?
he is famous for going to australia....
Who was the first Englishman to vist Australia?
William dampier
Did William Dampier give a name to Australia?
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How many places are named after William dampier?
Dampier is a major industrial port in the northwest of Western Australia. The Dampier Port is part of the Dampier Archipelago.
Is it true that Captain Cook discovered Australia?
No, the dutchmen Abel Tasman & Dirk Hartog, and an English pirate, William Dampier, got there first.
In what year did William Dampier find the north coast of WA?
William Dampier came across the northwestern coast of Australia in 1688.
Did William dampier discover Australia?
No. A dutch named Willem Janszoon was the first european to officially set foot on Australia in 1606. William Dampier went to Australia 93 years later in 1699.
What was William dampier greatest achievement?
his greatest achivement was that he discovered shark bay
What did William dampier discover in his life?
William Dampier, (1651 to 1715) was the first Englishman to explore or map parts of Australia, (Which was called New Holland in those days), and New Guinea. He was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
