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Willem de Vlamingh


 

Willem de Vlamingh (born 28 November 1640, died ?) was a Flemish sea-captain who explored the southwest coast of Australia (then "New Holland") in the late 17th century.

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28 November - 1640 - Flemish - Australia - New Holland - 17th century

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In 1696 de Vlamingh's expedition left Amsterdam to chart the south-west coast of New Holland to aid navigation on the Indian Ocean route from African Cape. There were three ships under his command: the Geelvink, Nyptangh and the Wezeltje.

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1696 - Amsterdam

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