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Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer and explorer born in 1603 in the village of Lutjegast, Netherlands.
Some time after Tasman joined the Dutch East India Company in 1634, he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. During this voyage, in 1642, he discovered a previously unknown island on his voyage past the "Great South Land", or "New Holland", as the Dutch called Australia. He named it "Antony Van Diemen's Land" in honour of the High Magistrate, or Governor-General of Batavia. He also became the first known European to discover the islands of New Zealand but, following an altercation with the local Maori people, chose not to land there, believing it to be part of the same continent as Van Diemen's Land.
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What was the name of Abel Tasman's ship?
Abel Janszoon Tasman had two ships: the Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
What sea is found between New Zealand and Australia?
The Tasman Sea. It is named for Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer.
The name of the Sea between Australia and New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea named for Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.
Dutch sailor Abel Tasman first discovered New Zealand in what year?
The first Dutch explorer to arrive in New Zealand was Abel Tasman. He arrived in 1642.
When did Abel Tasman start exploring?
Abel Tasman made two significant voyages, in 1642 and 1644. He records the discovery of Fiji, New Zealand, and van Diemen's Land, now Australia.[Each country had been found by their indigenous peoples long before this. Discover implies 'uncovering' - making widely known.]
Was Abel Tasman English?
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
Where was Abel Janszoon Tasman born?
where was abel tasman born and when
What is the full name of Abel Tasman?
abel janzoon tasman
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
How did Abel Tasman grow up?
Where Did Abel Tasman grow Up
Is abel Tasman a Christian?
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
When did abel tasman become a sailor?
why did abel tasman become a sailor
What was Abel Tasman's ship named?
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
When did Abel Tasman die?
Abel Tasman died on the 10th of october in 1659
What was Abel Tasman's destination?
Abel Tasman's destination was the Dutch East Indies.
How many children did Abel Tasman have?
Abel Tasman had three children.
Who is is Abel Tasman?
Abel Tasman was a dutch explorer that discovered New Zealand.
