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The memorial commemorates the landing of explorer George Bass and Matthew Flinders in 1798 who commenced a four day survey of Twofold Bay.
George Bass noted Twofold Bay in December 1797 as he travelled south down the New South Wales coast. On his return in early 1798 he entered the bay where he named Snug Cove for the security to shipping it afforded. It is here that the Eden Wharf now stands. Later in 1798 Bass set off again for Van Dieman`s Land with Matthew Flinders, this time making a detailed and accurate survey of Twofold Bay. It was during this survey that Bass and Flinders made contact with the local Aborigines.
Location
| Address: | Imlay Street, Fisherman`s Wharf, Eden, 2551 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.072244 Long: 149.909702 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-October-1798 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-October-1798 |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 10th October, 1998 |
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To Commemorate The Landing Of Explorers
Lt. Matthew Flinders In Command Of His First Ship
The 25-Ton Colonial Built Vessel "Norfolk"
And His Good Friend George Bass, Near This Spot On
10th October 1798
To Commence A Four Day Survey Of Twofold Bay
While Awaiting Favourable Weather On Their Voyage
To Circumnavigate Van Diemen`s Land
Erected by the Eden Killer Whale Museum 10th October 1998
