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Dirk Hartog came to Australia quite by accident. At certain times of the year, strong trade winds known as the "Roaring Forties" would sweep across the Indian ocean, and for the most part, the traders travelling to the Spice Islands were able to use these winds to direct their ships. In 1616, Dutch sea-captain Dirk Hartog accidentally sailed too far while he was trying out Henderik Brouwer's previously discovered route from the Cape of Good Hope to Batavia. The Roaring Forties directed Hartog onto Western Autralia's shores.
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Where did Dirk Hartog sail?
Dirk Hartog was the name of a Dutch explorer who was born in Amsterdam, in The Netherlands. He lived near Oude Kerk in the De Wallen area of Amsterdam, where he was baptized, and later married.
What places are named after Dirk Hartog?
Dirk Hartog is famous for Hartog bay.
Facts about dirk hartog?
facts on Dirk hartog :)
What was the name of Dirk Hartog's Ship?
Hartog's ship was named the Eendracht, which is Dutch for 'unity'.
Who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia?
It was Dirk Hartog who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia.
