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After circumnavigating Australia, Flinders was returning to England when he was shipwrecked, in 1803. He sheltered with his crew (and his cat Trim) for two months in tents on islands. When some ships finally came to rescue Flinders, he chose to go aboard the small schooner Minikin rather than go aboard a larger, sturdier ship. The Minikin started to leak and Flinders was forced to take shelter on a French island, where he was taken for a spy. At that stage, Flinders was unaware that England and France were at war, and despite his protestations of innocence, the French insisted on detaining Flinders. The French kept Flinders prisoner for almost seven years.
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∙ 14y agoHe violated the terms of his scientific passport by changing ships and carrying prohibited papers.
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What is Matthew Flinders full name?
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
What was Matthew Flinders nationality?
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
Who was Matthew Flinders' mother?
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
Who were Matthew Flinders parents?
Matthew Flinders' parents were Matthew (senior), who was a surgeon, and Sussanah (nee Ward).
Did Matthew Flinders have a dog?
Yes. Matthew Flinders had a cat named Trim, who accompanied Flinders on most of his journeys between 1799 and 1804.
How long was Matthew Flinders imprisoned?
Matthew Flinders was captured by the French on the island of Mauritius in 1803. He was kept prisoner until 1810 on the grounds that he was a spy. Therefore, he was imprisoned for about 7 years.
What is Matthew Flinders full name?
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
Who was Matthew Flinders' mother?
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
What was Matthew Flinders nationality?
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
What type of explorer was Matthew Flinders?
Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer.
When was Matthew Flinders - academic - born?
Matthew Flinders - academic - was born in 1972.
When was Matthew Flinders' Cat created?
Matthew Flinders' Cat was created in 2002.
How Matthew flinders traveled?
Matthew Flinders travelled by ship. He was a sea explorer.
Where was Matthew Flinders born?
Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, England.
Who were Matthew Flinders parents?
Matthew Flinders' parents were Matthew (senior), who was a surgeon, and Sussanah (nee Ward).
Why did Captain Flinders create Flinders Hospital?
Matthew Flinders did not create Flinders Hospital.
What is the name of Matthew flinders' wife?
Matthew flinders wife was named anne Chapelle
