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William Dampier explored previously unknown parts of the western coast of Australia, then known as New Holland.
On 4 January 1688, William Dampier's ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. Eleven years later, Dampier was back, after the British Admiralty commissioned him to chart the north-west coast, hoping to find a strategic use for 'New Holland'. In July 1699, Dampier reached Dirk Hartog Island near Shark Bay in Western Australia. Searching for water, he followed the coast northwards, reaching the Dampier Archipelago and then Roebuck Bay. After finding no sign of water, he was forced to head north for Timor.
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What was William Dampier's wife's name?
William Dampier's wife's name was Judith.
What was William Dampier's middle name?
English explorer and pirate William Dampier is not known to have had a middle name.
Was William dampier married?
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When was William Dampier born?
In August 1651.
Why is William dampier famous?
he is famous for going to australia....
