Place Names Register Extract
Van Diemen Gulf
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| Name |
Van Diemen Gulf |
| Type Designation |
Gulf |
| Place Id |
19307 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-11° 48' S
(Decimal degrees -11.815943) |
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Longitude:
131° 57' E
(Decimal degrees 131.959032) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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Cobourg |
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Van Diemen Gulf |
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Vernon Islands |
| Local Government Area |
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| History/Origin |
The Gulf was named by the Dutch - Tasman, in April 1644, and named after Antonio van Diemen, Governor of Batavia. |
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