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300th Anniversary of Dutch LandingPrint Page 

The Plaque and coastal reserve commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Dutch landing.
In April 1705, Dutch navigator Marten Van Delft and his crew landed on Melville Island. The Dutch seafarers, looking for opportunities to exploit, were met by a strong army of Tiwi warriors brandishing spears. Before they fled a shot was fired and a Tiwi man was wounded. The Dutch later returned to help the wounded Tiwi man and stayed on the island for several months.
Location
Address: | Snake Bay, Melville Island, 0822 |
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State: | NT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -11.419167 Long: 130.675 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1705 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1705 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2005 |
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