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Abel Tasman is remembered for being the first European to chart significant parts of the coastline of New Zealand and Tasmania during his voyages in the 17th century. His expeditions contributed to European knowledge of the Pacific region, particularly through his detailed maps and observations. In 1642, he named the land now known as Tasmania after the Dutch governor Anthony van Diemen, and he explored various bays and harbors in New Zealand, leaving a lasting legacy in maritime history. Tasman's explorations paved the way for future European exploration and settlement in the area.

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