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Abel Tasman did not set out to be an explorer. He was a sea-trader for the Dutch East India Company, and he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. He was also instructed to search for the hypothetical "Great South land" which was believed to be rich in minerals, and hence may have provided good trade opportunities for the Dutch.
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∙ 11y agoAbel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer and explorer. He joined the Dutch East India Company in 1634, and soon after this, he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. During this voyage, in 1642, he discovered a previously unknown island on his voyage past the "Great South Land", or "New Holland", as the Dutch called Australia. He named it "Antony Van Diemen's Land" in honour of the High Magistrate, or Governor-General of Batavia.
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∙ 13y agoAbel Tasman did not set out to be an explorer. He was a sea-trader for the Dutch East India Company, and he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. He was also instructed to search for the hypothetical "Great South land" which was believed to be rich in minerals, and hence may have provided good trade opportunities for the Dutch.
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∙ 13y agoThe Dutch East Indies Company.
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Where is Abel Tasman from?
Abel Tasman was born in The Netherlands.Holland, now better known as the Netherlands.
What did Abel Tasman wear?
abel tasman wore brown in piticular, robes. on special occasions he would wear ruffled raggad suits
What month and date was Abel Tasman born?
Tasman was born in 1603. The exact date or month of his birth is unknown.
Why is abel tasman a NZ park?
because besidethe Maori people Abel Janszoon Tasman was the first to diconver New Zealand. Hope this helps! T.
What parts of Australia did Abel Tasman map?
Abel Tasman mapped the southern coast of Tasmania which, at the time, he named Van Diemen's land. He did not realise Tasmania was an island.
What year and age did Abel Tasman start Exploring?
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Was Abel Tasman English?
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
When did Abel Tasman start exploring?
Abel Tasman made two significant voyages, in 1642 and 1644. He records the discovery of Fiji, New Zealand, and van Diemen's Land, now Australia.[Each country had been found by their indigenous peoples long before this. Discover implies 'uncovering' - making widely known.]
Where was Abel Janszoon Tasman born?
where was abel tasman born and when
What is the full name of Abel Tasman?
abel janzoon tasman
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
How did Abel Tasman grow up?
Abel Tasman was born in the Netherlands in 1603 and grew up in a middle-class family. He trained as a seaman and later became a merchant and ship's officer before joining the Dutch East India Company. His early experiences at sea and in trade likely influenced his later explorations and navigational skills.
Is abel Tasman a Christian?
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
When did abel tasman become a sailor?
why did abel tasman become a sailor
What was Abel Tasman's ship named?
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
When did Abel Tasman die?
Abel Tasman died on the 10th of october in 1659
What was Abel Tasman's destination?
Abel Tasman's destination was the Dutch East Indies.
