Abel Tasman was employed by the Dutch East India Company and ordered to explore the oceans of the south-east in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. Along the way, he explored Tasmania and New Zealand, but came to the incorrect conclusion that they were part of the same continent. He was also the first to explore the islands of Fiji.
Other territories which Tasman explored include Mauritius, the northern coastline of Australia and the seas west of the island of New Guinea.
Because he was imployed by the Dutch Indies company
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
where was abel tasman born and when
abel janzoon tasman
He explored Tasmania, Australia's north coast and New Zealand.
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
why did abel tasman become a sailor
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
Abel Tasman died on the 10th of october in 1659
Abel Tasman had three children.
Abel Tasman's destination was the Dutch East Indies.