Category Archives: Explorers

English Maritime Explorers

Posted on 22/04/2020 by dashea2014

Captain James Cook Captain James Cook undertook three Pacific voyages during his service with the Royal Navy. The first voyage was a joint venture between the Royal Society and the Admiralty, and its stated aim was to expand the scientific … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorers, Van Diemen's Land | Tagged Charles Clerke, Charles Henry Cox, George Bass, James Cook, John Hayes, Mathew Flinders, Omai, Tobias Furneaux, William Bligh | Leave a comment

French Maritime Explorers

Posted on 20/06/2019 by dashea2014

Marion de Fresne With the Dutch losing interest in Van Diemen’s Land after Tasman’s departure in 1642, the natives were able resume their normal lives until 1772 when the first French explorer, Marion du Fresne, following the route taken by … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorers, Van Diemen's Land | Tagged Bruni D'Entrecasteaux, Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec, Labillardiere, Marion de Fresne. Julien Crozet, Nicholas Baudin, Tobias Furneaux | Leave a comment

Dutch Maritime Explorers

Posted on 11/06/2019 by dashea2014

While it is probable that Portuguese sailors in the 16th century came in sight of the west coast of what was imagined to be the Great South Land, the usual route taken by the Dutch and Portuguese spice traders on … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorers, Van Diemen's Land | Tagged Abel Tasman, Anthony Van Diemen, Dirk Hartog, Great South Land, Hendric Brouwer, Pieter Jacobsz | Leave a comment