During his voyage, Matthew Flinders primarily subsisted on preserved foods, including salted meats, hardtack (a type of hard biscuit), and dried legumes. Fresh provisions were scarce, so the crew often relied on fishing and foraging for additional nutrition. They also occasionally hunted for birds and collected fruits and vegetables when they came ashore. The diet was often monotonous and challenged by the limited availability of fresh food.
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