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The Duyfken was a Dutch ship, and is believed to be the first European ship to arrive on the continent of Australia. In 1606, Dutch explorer Willem Jansz, commanding the Duyfken, became the first recorded European to set foot on Australia's shores, doing so on the western shore of Cape York Peninsula.

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When did the Duyfken come to Australia?

The Duyfken, under the command of Willem Jansz, came to Australia in 1606.


What ship discovered australia?

The ship that discovered Australia was called the Duyfken and came from Holland. This Dutch vessel sighted Australia's coast in 1606.


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The Duyfken, a Dutch ship that is famous for its early exploration of Australia in the early 1600s, had a crew of approximately 20 men on board during its voyages. The exact number may vary slightly in different accounts, but it is generally recognized that the crew was relatively small, typical for ships of that era.


What was the name of the ship of Captain Willem Janszoon the discoverer of Australia?

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What was Willem Janszoon's vessel called?

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What is the name of the dutch ship that sailed into the gulf of carpentaria in 1606?

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What was the first ship to come to Australia?

The Duyfken, captained by Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon/Jansz was the first recorded ship to arrive in Australia. On 26 February 1606, Jansz became the first known European to land on Australia's shores at the Pennefather River, near the present-day town of Weipa, on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula.


Who discovered autrailia?

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What nationality were the crew of the Duyfken?

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Which European ship came to Australia first?

The first known European to sail to Australia was Dutchman Willem Jansz, who landed on the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606. However, it is believed that the Portuguese were the ones who first saw the continent, even though no records of this still exist.


When did Janszoon explore Australia?

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What year did Janszoon visit Australia?

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