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George Bass travelled with Matthew Flinders explored and charted much of the coastline south of Sydney in the early days of the New South Wales colony. This added valuable information to knowledge and maps of the Australian coastline.
In 1798, Bass explored along the southern coast of what later became the colony of Victoria. His journeys led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Flinders and Bass to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land. By January 1799, they had completed their circumnavigation of the island. Governor Hunter subsequently named the stretch of water between the mainland and Van Diemen's Land as "Bass's Strait", later to be known as Bass Strait.
George Bass was one of the early exorers of Australia. He travelled with Matthew Flinders explored and charted much of the coastline south of Sydney in the early days of the New South Wales colony. This added valuable information to knowledge and maps of the Australian coastline.
In 1798, Bass explored along the southern coast of what later became the colony of Victoria. His journeys led him to the belief that Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) was separate from the mainland. Governor Hunter wished for this theory to be proven conclusively, so he commissioned Flinders and Bass to circumnavigate Van Diemen's Land. By January 1799, they had completed their circumnavigation of the island. Governor Hunter subsequently named the stretch of water between the mainland and Van Diemen's Land as "Bass's Strait", later to be known as Bass Strait.
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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
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.
Did George Bass discover Bass Strait?
Yes. George Bass, together with Matthew Flinders, proved that Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land) was an island, and not connected to the Australian mainland. Because it was his initiative that led to the expedition being organised, the strait of water Bass and Flinders discovered between the mainland and Tasmania bears the name of Bass Strait.
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.
Did George Bass have any children?
George Bass's mother was Sarah Bass, nee Newman.
What was the name of George Bass's ship?
George bass's ship was called the reliance
When did George Lauder of The Bass die?
George Lauder of The Bass died in 1611.
