Dirk Hartog arrived in Australia quite by accident. He was not sent to explore the land. 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.
Dirk Hartog is famous for Hartog bay.
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.
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It is not recorded how many voyages Dirk Hartog went on altogether. As a mariner and navigator, he was engaged in a great deal of sea trade. Prior to landing on Australia's western shores, Hartog made numerous journeys to sea ports in Europe. Following his one and only trip to Australia, Hartog again engaged in many trips to other European ports.
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Dirk Hartog is famous for Hartog bay.
Dirk Hartog was a Dutch Sailor and Explorer.
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.
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Dirk Hartog (1580 - 1621) was a 17th century Dutch sailor and explorer.
Dirk Hartog landed on what is now known as Dirk Hartog Island, at Cape Inscription, Western Australia on 25 October 1616.
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Dirk Hartog was the child of Hartych Krynen(father) and Griet Jans(mother).