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The First Fleet to Australia carried convicts, officers and marines from England, as well as supplies that would be needed to establish and maintain a new settlement.
For a complete list of the supplies and provisions taken aboard the First Fleet, click on the related link below.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe First Fleet brought a variety of items needed to start a new settlement, such as seed, farm implements, and farm animals. Unfortunately, a large portion of the seed brought from England went mouldy or was eaten by rats on the long voyage, or simply couldn't grow in the hot, humid Australian climate. Furthermore, the English implements was no match for the rough, hard Australian ground, and many broke.
At Rio de Janeiro and the Cape of Good Hope, more seeds and crops were bought, including coffee, cocoa, cotton, bananas, Oranges, lemons, guavas, tamarinds and prickly pear.
There were at least 500 farm animals taken on the fleet, including stock animals such as sheep, cattle, horses and pigs. There was plenty of poultry, and even rabbits (though these are not the ones responsible for the rabbit plagues in Australia today). there were dogs and cats, and of course, rats which stowed away on the ships.
The convicts were only allowed to bring what they wore, but the marines and their families brought a variety of personal possessions.
To see a complete list of the supplies and provisions brought on the First Fleet, click on the related link below.
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∙ 12y agoThe ships of the First Fleet carried convicts, officers and marines, and some of the marines'/officers' families, as well as necessary supplies for starting a new colony. Each of the ships had a specific role:
- HMS Sirius - the flagship
- HMS Supply - the supply ship
- The Alexander - transport and the biggest ship
- The Borrowdale - storeship
- The Charlotte - transport
- The Fishburn - storeship
- The Friendship - transport
- Golden Grove - storeship
- Lady Penrhyn - transport
- Prince of Wales - transport
- Scarborough - transport
Some ships carried supplies while others carried marines, convicts and food. For a complete list of the supplies carried on the First Fleet, see the related link below.
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Why did the First Fleet bring the fire ants?
The First Fleet did not bring fire ants to Australia. Fire ants were first detected in Australia in Brisbane in 2001. The First Fleet arrived in 1788, before the Brisbane area was even explored.
Did the convicts of the First Fleet bring diseases to Australia?
Yes
What was the first fleet of ships called that landed in australia?
The first fleet of ships that landed in Australia was simply called the First Fleet.
Who captained the first fleet to australia?
The Captain of the First Fleet was Arthur Phillip.
What is the first fleet's importance to Australia?
The First Fleet was the fleet in which the first permanent settlers travelled to Australia. Consisting of convicts, marines and officers, the members of the First Fleet literally built Australia from nothing but bushland. Australia Day celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet and the beginning of European colonisation of the continent. Unfortunately, the First Fleet is also important to the indigenous people of Australia, as it signifies the beginning of their displacement from their own tribal lands, and the resultant loss of aboriginal culture.
Why did the First Fleet bring the fire ants?
The First Fleet did not bring fire ants to Australia. Fire ants were first detected in Australia in Brisbane in 2001. The First Fleet arrived in 1788, before the Brisbane area was even explored.
Did the convicts of the First Fleet bring diseases to Australia?
Yes
What did Arthur Phillip bring to Australia?
The First Fleet which began colonisation.
When the First Fleet came to Australia what was it known as?
The First Fleet was known as the First Fleet when it came to Australia.
Did the English bring Christmas to Australia?
Yes. Christmas was a tradition that came to Australia with the English convicts and officers of the First Fleet.
What is the Australia First Fleet called?
The First Fleet.
What was the first fleet of ships called that landed in australia?
The first fleet of ships that landed in Australia was simply called the First Fleet.
Who built the First Fleet in Australia?
The First Fleet was not something that was built. The First Fleet was the fleet in which the first permanent settlers travelled to Australia, and it was made up of convicts, marines and officers from England.
Is there a timeline of the First Fleet to Australia?
A timeline of the First Fleet to Australia can be found at the related link below.
Who captained the first fleet to australia?
The Captain of the First Fleet was Arthur Phillip.
What did the First Fleet bring to Australia that affected the environment?
Human beings who needed to change the environment as part of the settlement process.
What is the first fleet's importance to Australia?
The First Fleet was the fleet in which the first permanent settlers travelled to Australia. Consisting of convicts, marines and officers, the members of the First Fleet literally built Australia from nothing but bushland. Australia Day celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet and the beginning of European colonisation of the continent. Unfortunately, the First Fleet is also important to the indigenous people of Australia, as it signifies the beginning of their displacement from their own tribal lands, and the resultant loss of aboriginal culture.
