Upstart Bay

Upstart Bay is a bay in the Burdekin Shire, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Coral Sea and is the mouth of the Burdekin River.[1]

History

The bay takes its name from Cape Upstart which was named by Lieutenant James Cook on 5 June 1770 during his voyage along the eastern coast of Australia in the HM Bark Endeavour.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Upstart Bay - bay in Shire of Burdekin (entry 35853)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
Upstart Bay (Foreground) with Cape Upstart in Background 2006.

Coordinates: 19°40′S 147°40′E / 19.667°S 147.667°E / -19.667; 147.667

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