Abel Tasman vs Francisco de Orellana

Tasman sighted the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, becoming the first European to reach the islands. He charted parts of the coastline but did not land due to hostile encounters with Maori.

Tasman discovered the island of Tasmania, which he named Van Diemen's Land. He charted its coastline and claimed it for the Netherlands, though no settlement was established.

Tasman sailed along the northern coast of New Guinea, mapping parts of the island. He also charted the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands, expanding Dutch knowledge of the Pacific.

Tasman sighted the Fiji Islands during his Pacific voyage. He did not land but charted the islands, making him the first European to record their existence.

Orellana was sent by Gonzalo Pizarro to scout ahead for food along the Napo River. When he failed to return, Pizarro accused him of desertion. Orellana continued downstream, eventually reaching the Amazon, while Pizarro's starving expedition returned to Quito.

Orellana led a group of 50 men down the Napo River and into the Amazon River, becoming the first Europeans to navigate the entire length of the Amazon. The journey covered over 4,000 miles from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean, taking 8 months.

Orellana's expedition reported being attacked by a tribe of female warriors near the mouth of the Tapaj

Orellana returned to Spain and reported his discovery to King Charles I. He was granted a royal commission to conquer and colonize the Amazon region, with the title of Governor of New Andalusia. He was given permission to take 300 men and 30 horses.

Orellana died on the Amazon River during his second expedition to colonize the region. The exact cause of death is unknown, but it is believed to be from disease or attack by indigenous peoples. The expedition failed to establish a colony.