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George Bass and Matthew Flinders.
Matthew Flinders and George Bass were early sea explorers who charted sections of Australia's coastline, adding valuable information to the maps of the time. In 1798, Bass explored along the southern coast of what would later become the colony of Victoria. His journeys led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Flinders and Bass to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land. The two men set out at dawn in the 'Norfolk' on 7 October 1798. Three months later, on 7 January 1799, they were back at Cape Barren Island, having completed their first circumnavigation of Van Diemen's Land.
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Who proved Tasmania was a island in 1798?
Matthew Flinders and George Bass
What island is just below Tasmania?
The nearest island directly south of Tasmania is Bruny Island.
Who was George Bass?
George Bass was a sea explorer who, together with Matthew Flinders, proved that Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land) was an island, and not connected to the Australian mainland.
Is the island of Tasmania part of Madagascar?
No. The island of Tasmania is one of the states of Australia.
What is the Population of king island Tasmania?
The area of King Island - Tasmania - is 1,098 square kilometers.
Is melville island Australia's second largest island after Tasmania?
Yes, Melville is the largest island after Tasmania.
Island where you'd find a sick little devil?
On the Australian Island Tasmania, Tasmania is the answer.
Is Hobart the island south of Melbourne Australia?
Not quite; the state of Tasmania is the island and Hobart is the capital of Tasmania. The island of Tasmania lies south of Melbourne and the state of Victoria.
What island is Tasmania on?
Tasmania is an island, and state located off the southern coast of Victoria, Australia.
What is the largest country in Tasmania?
There are no countries in Tasmania. Tasmania is Australia's southern island state.
On what continent is Tasmania located?
Tasmania is an island, so it is not physically part of any continent. It is, however, the only island state of Australia.
Are Flinders Island and Tasmania Island the same thing?
No. Flinders Island lies in Bass Strait, between the island state of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
