The Discovery of Tasmania - Part 2: Setting out into the vast unknown

On August fourteenth, sixteen forty-two, the flotilla slipped beyond the last piers and into the open sea. The morning was grey and humid, with gulls trailing the ships for a while before abandoning them to forge southward.The vessels cut through the water, their wakes carving white trails across the deep blue of the ocean. As the first weeks unfolded, the crew fell into the rhythms of long passages. Daily routines emerged: taking sights, trimming sails, and checking provisions became the norm.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/discovery-of-tasmaniaThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.