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One of Bass and Flinders' major discoveries was their confirmation that Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) was an island and not joined to the mainland. This discovery shaved a week off the journey from England to New South Wales.

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What were George Bass's exact words when he discovered Australia?

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What did George Bass set out to explore?

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Were George Bass and Matthew Flinders Australians?

Neither of them was born in Australia, but they both explored Australian waters. Matthew Flinders and George Bass were both born in Lincolnshire, England although they did not meet until they reached Australia.


Where did Matthew Flinder explore?

Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the entire continent of Australia, and was with George Bass when the discovery was made that Tasmania was a separate island.


Did George Bass discover Bass Strait?

Yes. George Bass, together with Matthew Flinders, proved that Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land) was an island, and not connected to the Australian mainland. Because it was his initiative that led to the expedition being organised, the strait of water Bass and Flinders discovered between the mainland and Tasmania bears the name of Bass Strait.


What body of water separates Tasmania and the Australian mainland?

Bass Strait is the body of water which separates the island state of Tasmania from the mainland state of Victoria in Australia. It is named after explorer George Bass who determined conclusively that Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land) was an island.


What nationality is George Bass?

George Bass was British. He was born 30 January 1771, Aswarby, Lincolnshire, England, U.K. He became a surgeon in the British Royal Navy, and went on to explore various parts of the East Coast of Australia.


Why did George Bass become an explorer?

George Bass was adventurous by nature. When he met Matthew Flinders on the way over to Australia, they found they had a common interest in adventure. Flinders had the sailing skills, and this provided Bass with the opportunity to gain new skills and learn more about the land which was later to become known as "Australia".


Where did George go?

George Bass was an English explorer of Australia. He was at botany Bay (now Sydney). He tried to cross the Blue Mountains but was not successful. He found coal near Coalcliff. He discovered the Bass Islands. He traveled to Macao, Singapore and London.


What was the impact of George bass?

George Bass was a significant figure in early Australian exploration and whaling, known for his extensive maritime expeditions along the southeastern coast of Australia in the late 18th century. His detailed charts and observations contributed to the European understanding of Australia’s geography, flora, and fauna. Additionally, Bass's work helped establish the whaling industry in the region, influencing economic development and settlement patterns. His legacy also includes the Bass Strait, named in his honor, highlighting his contributions to maritime navigation in Australia.


What was the name of George Bass's ship?

George bass's ship was called the reliance


What were the problems that George Bass encountered on his voyages?

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