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George Bass Net Worth

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George Bass was an English explorer born on January 30, 1771. He is best known for being one of the first people to explore the interior of Australia. He made several voyages to the continent, mapping the coastline and discovering the Bass Strait. His explorations helped to open up the continent to further exploration and settlement.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	January 30, 1771
Birth Place	England
Age	248 YEARS OLD
Died On	Feb 5, 1803 (age 32)
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

One of the first people to explore the interior of Australia.

Before Fame

He joined the Royal Navy as a surgeon.

Trivia

He brought a small vessel along on his voyage with the Royal Navy that was about 8 by 5 feet in size. He called it Tom Thumb and used it to sail on Australia's rivers.

Family Life

He married Elizabeth Waterhouse, the sister of his former shipmate, and wrote to her during his expeditions.

Associated With

He traveled with Matthew Flinders on the 1795 HMS Reliance voyage.

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