Why did Matthew Flinders come to Australia?

Answer 1

Inspired by reports from Captain Cook's journeys, and wanting to be a sea adventurer and explorer after reading "Robinson Crusoe", Flinders came to Australia initially as an 18 year old Midshipman with Captain William Bligh in the "Providence", in 1792.

Answer 2

Matthew Flinders loved adventure and exploring. He was interested in mapping, and in determining whether or not the continent of Australia was a single continent or divided by either a large strait or a large gulf. Thus, he hoped to achieve a complete map of the great southern continent by completing the charting of "Terra Australis" - which is exactly what he did when he circumnavigated the continent.

Answer 3

Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer whose voyages made significant contributions in history, particularly in Australia.

Flinders travelled with Bass to circumnavigate the island of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), proving it was an island and not conned tend to the mainland as had been previously thought. By proving the existence of what is now called Bass Strait, their journey reduced travelling time from England by a full week.

Flinders's main voyage was the circumnavigation of the Australian continent. During this journey, he charted the Australian coastline and filled in the gaps left by previous English and Dutch explorers. It was very important for improving the knowledge of the Australian continent. It was also important because, while charting the southern coastline, Flinders became the first to put forward the possibility of establishing a settlement on the southern coast.

Answer 4

It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.

Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Australia, exploring the coastline for the purpose of filling in the gaps of the charts and maps made by previous explorers. In doing so, he was to note any other sites that might be used for future colonies.

Answer 5

he took shovels rope hammers alot of things like compases

Answer 6

Captain Matthew Flinders was the first person to identify Australia as a continent.

Answer 7

illnesses, vessel needing urgent repair