Abel Tasman

In 1642, when the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman anchored off this coast, a skirmish ensued with the native Maori inhabitants, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Long May You Run Chris Cooper 2010

In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed south of Australia (then called "New Holland") and proved that it too was not part of the fabled continent extending over the south pole.

The Antarctic Myth 2009

The Tasmanian Aborigines were, until the advent of the European explorer Abel Tasman, the longest isolated human group in world history, surviving some 500 generations without outside influence.

Tasmanian Wilderness, Australia 2008

Abel Tasman sailed about parts of New Zealand in 1642, but had no women on board his ships -- or so the records say.

European woman 'arrived in New Zealand before Captain Cook' Joan Druett 2008

The third, and smallest, of the region's national parks is Abel Tasman (225 km2).

Nelson Coast temperate forests 2008

However, it was made around 300 years before Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania in 1642.

Archive 2007-08-01 2007

However, it was made around 300 years before Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania in 1642.

Ancient floor tile from Yorkshire abbey sets researchers a puzzle Down Under 2007

As Abel Tasman was there in early 1640s, further maps name it Nova Hollandia.

Strange name on a map 2005

As Abel Tasman was there in early 1640s, further maps name it Nova Hollandia.

井の中の蛙 » Strange name on a map » Print 2005

As Abel Tasman was there in early 1640s, further maps name it Nova Hollandia.

Strange name on a map 2005