Gil Eanes
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Eanes was a Portuguese explorer who debunked the myth and fears associated with crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The dissolution of these fears led to widespread exploration across the oceans by other Portuguese explorers.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Thomas Livingstone Mitchell
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Australia issued a postage stamp to honor the achievements of Mitchell. He charted several rivers in Australia as the Survey General of New South Wales in the 1800s. His lack of success as a surveyor is described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Dirk Hartog - mystery explorer
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Australia issued a stamp in honor of Dirk Hartog, its discoverer. He landed on the Australian coast in 1616 while returning from the Java Islands on a merchant ship.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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