Which explorers charted the waters around Port Phillip Bay?

Several explorers were responsible for charting the waters around Port Phillip Bay in the early 19th century. Key figures who explored and charted these Victorian waters include:

• George Bass: Explored the region in 1798.1
• James Grant: Conducted explorations between 1801 and 1802.1
• John Murray: Visited and charted the bay in 1802, originally naming it Port King.231
• Matthew Flinders: Also explored and charted the area in 1802.1

These maritime efforts were part of a broader period of exploration that preceded the permanent European settlement of the region in the 1830s.1