Journal, translated from the original Dutch by Charles Godfrey Woide

Summary Description: Manuscript of the first translation from Dutch into English (made for Sir Joseph Banks) of Tasman's journal from Batavia in 1642-1643. The journal begins as Tasman and his crew set sail from Batavia; the entry for 13 Dec 1642 describes their first sighting of New Zealand. From New Zealand, Tasman continued on to Tonga and Fiji, then returning to Java. The account includes comment on encounters with Maori and other peoples, the plants, coral and animals encountered, navigation, and the expedition's aims.
General noteAMDigital Reference: MS-2119.
Original versionReproduction of: Journal, translated from the original Dutch by Charles Godfrey Woide 14 Aug 1642-15 Jan 1643.
Location of originalAlexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand
Copyright noteAlexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource (viewed on May 28, 2018).

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