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page 1European exploration of Australia
Terra Australis
Latin term used for hypothetical continent since ancient times
HMS Endeavour
1764 collier and survey vessel
New Holland
historical name for mainland Australia
theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
aspect of history
European maritime exploration of Australia
aspect of history
European exploration of Australia
aspect of history
Duyfken (ship, 1595)
Duyfken (; ), also in the form Duifje or spelled Duifken or Duijfken, was a small ship built in the Dutch Republic. She was a fast, lightly armed ship probably intended for shallow water, small valuable cargoes, bringing messages, sending provisions, or privateering. The tonnage of Duyfken has been given as 25–30 lasten ().