Title: The merchant of the Zeehaen
Description: Grahame Anderson tells the story of Tasman's voyages of exploration, and explains the pivotal role of Isaac Gilsemans who sailed with him in 1642-3. Cartographer, illustrator, editor, and explorer, it was Gilsemans who drew the coastal profiles of lands visited during the voyages.
Subjects: Explorers, Zeehaen (Ship), Discovery and exploration
Places: Oceania, Pacific Area
People: Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603?-1659), Isaac Gilsemans (ca. 1606-1646 or 7)