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What was the Macassans' nationality?
The Macassans were from Macassar, from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Why did the Macassar people explore Australia?
The Macassar people, or Macassans, did not really "explore" Australia, but they sought sea slugs, or trepang, along the northern coast of the continent. Trepang was a delicacy which they could trade with other people.
What has the author Alex Rowland written?
Alex Rowland has written: 'Rowland's macassar oil'
Why did macassar people sail to the north coast of Australia as early as 1500?
Several hundred years ago, the Macassar people, or Macassans (from modern-day Indonesia), frequented Australia's north coast to gather sea-slugs, or trepang, from along the shoreline. Trepang was a delicacy which they traded with other people.
Why is a little doily on the back of a chair called an antimacassar?
At one time we men oiled our hair with macassar oil to give us that irresistible look. But this didn't do the soft furnishings any good at all and so houseproud housewives would hang an anti-macassar covering over the back of the chair to protect it.
What is an antimacassar?
An antimacassar is a cover for the back arms of a chair or sofa, originally for the intention of keeping the seat safe from being soiled by macassar oil.
What was the reason the Macassar people went on their voyage?
The Macassar people, primarily from the region of Sulawesi in Indonesia, embarked on their voyages primarily for trade purposes. They sought to engage in the lucrative trepang (sea cucumber) trade, which was highly sought after in markets such as China. Additionally, their voyages allowed them to establish and maintain trade relations with various regions, enhancing their economic and social connections throughout the archipelago.
What happened to the Friendship from the First Fleet?
During the return voyage of the Friendship to England, the crew was affected by scurvy. There were not enough crew to man the ship, so it was scuttled in the straights of Macassar, and the survivors transferred to the Alexander.
Has the friendship sunk in the first fleet?
Yes. During the return voyage of the Friendship to England, the crew was affected by scurvy. There were not enough crew to man the ship, so it was scuttled in the straights of Macassar, and the survivors transferred to the Alexander.
Why did the Macassans travel each year to Australia?
The Macassans werer the people ofye area now known as Indonesia. Hundreds of years before Europeans even discovered Australia, the Macassans came to the shores of Northern Australia to hunt for trepang, or sea slugs. These were considered a delicacy, and could be traded with other cultures.
