The ambitious voyage of the HMS Dolphin and the search for a lost continent
Explore the history of the HMS Dolphin, the first ship to circumnavigate the globe twice. This video examines the Pacific expeditions of John Byron and Samuel Wallis as they searched for the legendary Terra Australis.
The expedition of the HMS Dolphin was driven by the quest to find the mythical southern continent, Terra Australis. The journey involved significant encounters in the Pacific, including the voyages of John Byron and Samuel Wallis. These expeditions were marked by a blend of daring exploration and the emergence of enduring myths, shaped by the cultural misunderstandings encountered during their travels.
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