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Originally known as Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania was set up as a British penal colony in 1803. Through the combination of introduced diseases and conflicts with the new arrivals the full-blooded indigenous population had died out by 1876 when the last of her kind, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trugernanner Truganini], passed away. | Originally known as Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania was set up as a British penal colony in 1803. Through the combination of introduced diseases and conflicts with the new arrivals the full-blooded indigenous population had died out by 1876 when the last of her kind, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trugernanner Truganini], passed away. | ||
- | Convicts who had served their time could apply for land grants | + | Convicts who had served their time could apply for land grants and become farmers. Many had other ideas though, and quite a few ships were seized to be sailed to Chile, China and other places. The influx of convicts became heavier after 1840 when they were no longer transported to New South Wales, peaking at 5,329 arrivals in the year 1842. In 1846 transportation was suspended for two years and the last ship, the St Vincent, arrived in 1853. |
It was not until 1913 that the term 'free servitude' was expunged from official documents. | It was not until 1913 that the term 'free servitude' was expunged from official documents. |
Revision as of 11:53, 28 May 2011
Tasmania Cruising Guide
History and background
Originally known as Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania was set up as a British penal colony in 1803. Through the combination of introduced diseases and conflicts with the new arrivals the full-blooded indigenous population had died out by 1876 when the last of her kind, Truganini, passed away.
Convicts who had served their time could apply for land grants and become farmers. Many had other ideas though, and quite a few ships were seized to be sailed to Chile, China and other places. The influx of convicts became heavier after 1840 when they were no longer transported to New South Wales, peaking at 5,329 arrivals in the year 1842. In 1846 transportation was suspended for two years and the last ship, the St Vincent, arrived in 1853.
It was not until 1913 that the term 'free servitude' was expunged from official documents.
Sailing the area
Climate & Weather
- Bureau of Meteorology Official weather for Tasmania
- Bass Strait - AUS487
- Port of Burnie - AUS163
- Approaches to Devonport - AUS164
- Port of Hobart - AUS172
- River Tamar, Bell Bay to Launceston - AUS168
- Full List (includes above)
Radio Nets
See also Victoria
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Check-in facilities
See each Port of Entry
Tasmania Ports & Popular Stops
- Burnie (Port of entry)
- Devonport (Port of entry)
- Port Sorrell
- Launceston (Port of entry)
- Hobart (Port of entry)
- Port Davey
- Strahan
- King Island
- Flinders Island
- Kent Group
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See each Port/Stop
Anchorages
See each Port/Stop
Offshore Islands
Bass Strait Islands (Northern)
- Babel Island
- Badger Island
- Big Green Island
- Cape Barren Island
- Clarke Island
- Craggy Island
- Deal, Dover and Erith Islands — The Kent Group. National Park and Marine protected area.
- East Kangaroo Island
- Flinders Island — Furneaux Group.
- Goose Island
- Great Dog Island
- Hunter Island
- Kangaroo Island
- King Island — Dairy Farming mainly. Renowned for high quality produce, especially cheese.
- Little Dog Island
- Little Green Island
- Long Island
- Low Islets
- Mount Chappel Island
- New Year Island
- Ninth Island
- North Pasco Island
- Perkins Island
- Preservation Island
- Prime Seal Island
- Puncheon Island
- Robbins Island
- Roydon Island
- Sentinel Island
- Sister Islands — Sheep grazing, muttonbirds. Part of a marine sanctuary.
- South Pasco Island
- Swan Island
- Three Hummock Island
- Tin Kettle Island
- Trefoil Island
- Vansittart Island
- Walker Island
- Waterhouse Island
- Wyballena Island
Southern Islands
- Actaeon Island
- Betsey Island
- Bruny Island
- Dart Island
- De Witte Island
- East Pyramids
- Egg Islands
- Flat Witch Island
- Fulham Island
- Garden Island
- Hen Island
- Hippolyte Rocks
- Hope Island
- Huon Island
- Ile du Golfe
- King George Island
- Louisa Island
- Maatsuyker Island
- Mutton Bird Island
- Needle Rocks
- Satellite Island
- Sloping Island
- Smooth Island
- Southport Island
- Spectacle Island
- Sterile Island
- Sugarloaf Rock
- Susie Islet
- The Images
- The Lanterns
- Walker Island
- Wedge Island
- Wendar Island
- Woody Island
Eastern Islands
- Diamond Island
- George Rocks
- Governor Island
- Ile des Phoques
- Lachlan Island
- Lemon Rock
- Maria Island
- Paddys Island
- Refuge Island
- Schouten Island
- St Helens Island
- Tallefer Rocks
- The Nuggets
Western Islands
- Albina Rock
- Big Caroline Rock
- Black Island
- Bottom Rocks
- Breaksea Islands
- Hay Island
- Hibbs Pyramid
- Hobbs Island
- Leelinger Island
- Lourah Island
- Montgomery Rocks
- Sloop Rocks
- Swainson Island
- Top Rocks
- Trumpeter Islets
- West Pyramid
Tourism & things to do ashore
See each Port/Stop
Marine stores
See each Port/Stop
Routes/Passages to/from Tasmania
Popular routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- "Pendulum" my Swanson 36. Email - "patprice".
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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