Region: Sub-Saharan Africa · Coordinates: -20.408, 57.700 · 4 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 1642 | Tasman's Journal | On the night of September 4 they sight land, and on the morning of the 5th anchor at Mauritius: latitude 20°, longitude 83°48′ (Tenerife meridian) |
| AD 1642 | Tasman's Journal | The Arent enters port and unloads supplies and troops, and reports meeting a French ship at Diego Rodriguez. Governor Van der Stel sends men to the northwest of the island to check whether the French ship means to cut ebony |
| AD 1642 | Tasman's Journal | Following Batavia's instructions for separation, calls all captains and mates together to set a rendezvous point, and resolves to collect their opinions in writing |
| AD 1642 | Tasman's Journal | Holds a council of the Heemskerck and the Zeehaen and resolves to sail on October 4 |