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How old was George Bass when he started to explore?
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When did Bass and Flinders set out on their first voyage?
In 1795, not long after their arrival in Sydney, Bass and Flinders set out in Bass' small boat the Tom Thumb to explore the Georges River (which empties into Botany Bay.)
What was Bass and Flinders' first expedition?
Bass and Flinders' first expedition was when they set out to explore the Georges River, the mouth of which is in Botany Bay, doing so in 1795.
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 need to explore the coast line of Australia?
George Bass explored the coastline of eastern Australia in order to help provide a more accurate map of the coastline. When James Cook first charted the east coast, he did not explore all the inlets and bays. Bass, along with Matthew Flinders, undertook to fill in the gaps in knowledge of the eastern Australian coastline, so that accurate, current maps could be drawn.
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.
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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When did George Lauder of The Bass die?
George Lauder of The Bass died in 1611.
Did George Bass have any children?
George Bass's mother was Sarah Bass, nee Newman.
Did george bass get paid?
no
What part of Europe did george bass come from?
George Bass was born in Western Europe, more specifically, England.
