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George Bass never journeyed around Australia.
Sometimes in conjection with his friend Matthew Flinders, Bass mostly explored the coastline south of Sydney between 1795 and 1797.
This culminated in a voyage in which he sailed under the south coast of Australia as far as Westernport which suggested a strait existed between New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania.)
This was proved beyond doubt when he again teamed up with Matthew Flinders in 1798 and they circumnavigated Tasmania. The strait was then named for Bass.
It was Matthew Flinders who went onto circumnavigate Australia between 1801 and 1803. Bass had no part in that voyage.
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What were George Bass's exact words when he discovered Australia?
George Bass did not discover Australia. Please see the related question below.
What did George Bass set out to explore?
what did george bass hope to find
What part of Europe did george bass come from?
George Bass was born in Western Europe, more specifically, England.
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.
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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