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Captain Willem Janszoon was the skipper of the Dutch ship Duyfken. A link is provided to the relevant Wikipedia article.

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How long was willem janszoon in Australia for?

Willem Jansz (also known as Willem Janszoon) first landed on the western shores of Cape York, Australia, on 26 February 1606.


Where did willem janszoon travel to?

Willem janszoon travelled half way around Australia and then went back up.


What nationality is willem jansz?

Willem Janszoon, sometimes called Willem Jansz, was from the Netherlands. He is famous for being the first European to see Australia.


What language did Willem Janszoon speak?

Willem Janszoon spoke Dutch, as he was from the Netherlands.


Who is go?

I think you mean "Where did Willem Janszoon go?"- I can answer THAT. Willem Janszoon was an explorer, as you probably know, and he discovered New Guinea/Australia! I appriciate you intrest in history! :-D


What was The route of Captain willem janszoon?

Willem Janszoon sailed from the western coast of New Guinea. He landed on the shore of Cape York in Queensland, still thinking he was in New Guinea. He Travelled and Mapped a further 320km down the coastline of Australia, Under the impression he was in New Guinea. REFERENCES: * www.australianhistory.org/willem-janszoon.php * year8earlyaustraliandiscovery.wikispaces.com


What year did Willem Janszoon die?

Willem Janszoon died in 1630.


Who is William go?

I think you mean "Where did Willem Janszoon go?"- I can answer THAT. Willem Janszoon was an explorer, as you probably know, and he discovered New Guinea/Australia! I appriciate you intrest in history! :-D


When was Willem Janszoon born?

he discovered the coast of queensland (Australia)


Was willem janszoon married?

Willem Janszoon was married and had four kids.


Where did Willem Janszoon die?

Willem Janszoon , known for discovering Austrailia , died in 1630.


What day date and year did Captain Willem Janszoon land in Australia?

On 26 February 1606, Willem Jansz/Janszoon became the first recorded European to step foot on Australia's shores at the Pennefather River, near where the Queensland town of Weipa now stands, on the western shore of Cape York Peninsula.