Duyfken Captain Willem Janszoon

In March 1606, a small Dutch Ship called Duyfken (Little Dove) met the Wik people as it sailed along the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, resulting in the earliest recorded contact between Europeans and First Nations Australians.
In this animation we hear from the Captain, Willem Janszoon, and learn what he might have thought about the events at Cape Keerweer.
Watch the rest of the series to discover more about this encounter. • 1606 - Contact at Cape...
Check out '1606 - Contact at Cape Keerweer' for the full unit of work aligned to the Australian National Curriculum. It includes videos, an interactive map, 3D walkthrough of the ship, classroom discussion questions and activity suggestions for students. lab.sea.museum...
This animation was commissioned by the Australian National Maritime Museum and produced by Roar Film as part of the '1606 - Contact at Cape Keerweer' Education Resource.
Head to our website to find more educational resources, activities and online games. www.sea.museum...
Teachers can book our new Duyfken Tour and Workshop program for students in years 3-4. www.sea.museum...
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You can also climb aboard a replica of the Duyfken at our Museum in Sydney. Find out more on our website. www.sea.museum...