New Holland 1770 Map
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
New Holland 1770 Map
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
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In the 18th century, the Pacific Ocean was still virtually uncharted. Ever since Magellan made the first European crossing in 1520 there had been rumours of a large southern continent called Terra Australis Nondum Cognita (the southern land not yet known). French, Dutch and English sailors, including Francis Drake, had hunted in vain for this mythical land.
The British Admiralty wanted to organise a scientific expedition to observe the transit of Venus due in June 1769, during which the planet Venus would cross the face of the Sun. The expedition would also be given a secret mission to find the southern continent.
The Admiralty chose a brilliant young navigator called James Cook who discovered Australia, named New Holland back then.
This picture was taken 4th of October 2013, during International Navy Fleet Review in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
This picture was on display by the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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