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Who was George Bass?
George Bass was a sea explorer who, together with Matthew Flinders, proved that Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land) was an island, and not connected to the Australian mainland.
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When did George Bass discover Bass Strait?
Bass Strait is named after George Bass, the sea explorer who was certain that Van Diemen's land (as Tasmania was then called) was an island, and who sought permission and sponsorship from the...
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What happened to George Bass?
After his exploration with Flinders, George Bass left the Navy to become a South Pacific trader, and on 5 February 1803, he sailed the ship 'Harrington' out of Sydney Harbour with a cargo, bound for...
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Who was married to George Bass?
no one was married to george bass.
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Did George Bass have any children?
no but fostered one