Dampier

Proper noun

Meaning

Dampier

A port in northwestern Western Australia

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Dampier contributed to knowledge of Australia's coastline through his two-volume publication A Voyage to New Holland (1703, 1709). Source: Internet

Exploration drilling began in 1967 and major gas and condensate discoveries were made in 1971 at Scott Reef, 425km north of Broome, and North Rankin and Angel, north of Dampier in Western Australia. Source: Internet

When the sergeant's Dutch superiors heard of the incident, Dampier was released, his ship restored and the English provided with sumptuous hospitality in Ternate. Source: Internet

Englishman William Dampier came looking for the Tryall in 1688, 66 years after it was wrecked. Source: Internet

William Dampier (1697) A New Voyage around the World. Source: Internet

William Dampier called into St Helena in 1691 at the end of his first of three circumnavigations of the world and stated Jamestown comprised 20–30 small houses built with rough stones furnished with mean furniture. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

damperless damphool damphu dampiness damping damping agent