Derwent River
The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria, by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks".[1][2] John Hays placed the name "Derwent River" only in the upper part of the river. Matthew Flinders placed the name on all of the river.[3]
| Derwent River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Storm Bay |
| Length | 239 km (149 mi) |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
The banks of the Derwent were once covered by forests and occupied by Aborigines. European settlers farmed the area and during the 20th century many dams were built on its tributaries.
References
- ↑ Names of Rivers Archived 2006-07-18 at the Wayback Machine web.ukonline.co.uk
- ↑ Celtic Place Names Archived 2007-12-06 at the Wayback Machine www.yorksj.ac.uk
- ↑ Observations on the coasts of Van Diemen's Land, on Bass's Strait and its islands, and on parts of the coasts of New South Wales; intended to accompany the charts of the late discoveries in those countries. By Matthew Flinders, second lieutenant of His Majesty's Ship Reliance.published by John Nichols 1801* page 5
Other websites
- Derwent Estuary Program
- Upper Derwent Issues Archived 2006-09-19 at the Wayback Machine