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The First Fleet travelled from Portsmouth, England to Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary islands. After that, it journeyed to Rio de Janeiro and on to Cape Town. It sailed along the southern part of the Australian continent, around Van Diemen's Land to botany Bay. Botany bay proved unsuitable for settlement, so the Fleet moved to Port Jackson and Sydney Cove.
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∙ 12y agoThe First Fleet travelled from Portsmouth, England to Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
After that, it journeyed to Rio de Janeiro and on to Cape Town.
It sailed along the southern part of the Australian continent, around Van Diemen's Land to Botany Bay. Botany Bay proved unsuitable for settlement, so the Fleet moved to Port Jackson and Sydney Cove.
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∙ 10y agoStops made by the First Fleet were not occasions to "visit" other ports, but rather, necessary to resupply.
The First Fleet made three stops along its route to top up supplies:
- Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Rio de Janeiro
- Cape Town
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∙ 12y agoThe First Fleet was made up mainly of convicts from Great Britain. The First Fleet also contained soldiers (some with wives and families) and Captains Arthur Phillip and John Hunter. The Reverend Samuel Marsden was also aboard.
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∙ 10y agoThe First Fleet travelled from Portsmouth in England, to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. From there it continued on the Rio de Janeiro in South America, then across to South Africa. It then continued east to New South Wales in Australia.
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∙ 12y agoIt is uncertain whether the question means "Where did the First Fleet sail from?", or "Where did it sail to?"
The First Fleet sailed with a load of around seven hundred convicts bound for New South Wales on the Australian continent, to establish a penal colony there. This would alleviate the problem of overcrowded prisons in England.
The fleet sailed from Portsmouth because that was where a large natural harbour lay, on the southern coast of England. It was a major naval port, and capable of easily holding the eleven ships of the First Fleet. Although not the closest port to London, the capital city, it was certainly the largest, most navigable port, and a logical choise for the First Fleet to depart from.
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∙ 15y agoThe First Fleet departed from Portsmouth, England, in May 1787.
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∙ 12y agoThe journey of the First Fleet was about 24 000 kilometres, or 15 000 miles.
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∙ 12y agoPortsmouth, England
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Why did a fleet of ships depart from Mycenae for Troy?
Because, Helen, the wife of King Menelaus, had been abducted to Sparta.
Where did the First Fleet sail from and why?
The First Fleet sailed from Portsmouth, England because that was where a large natural harbour lay, on the southern coast of England. It was a major naval port, and capable of easily holding the eleven ships of the First Fleet. Although not the closest port to London, the capital city, it was certainly the largest, most navigable port, and a logical choise for the First Fleet to depart from.The First Fleet sailed with a load of around seven hundred convicts bound for New South Wales on the Australian continent, to establish a penal colony there. This would alleviate the problem of overcrowded prisons in England.
How many sheep were there on the First Fleet?
According to the website First Fleet Fellowship, there were 44 sheep on board the First Fleet.
Who was the queen of the first fleet?
There was no Queen of the First Fleet. The First Fleet carried convicts and marines to New South Wales.
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.
Why did a fleet of ships depart from Mycenae for Troy?
Because, Helen, the wife of King Menelaus, had been abducted to Sparta.
Where did the First Fleet sail from and why?
The First Fleet sailed from Portsmouth, England because that was where a large natural harbour lay, on the southern coast of England. It was a major naval port, and capable of easily holding the eleven ships of the First Fleet. Although not the closest port to London, the capital city, it was certainly the largest, most navigable port, and a logical choise for the First Fleet to depart from.The First Fleet sailed with a load of around seven hundred convicts bound for New South Wales on the Australian continent, to establish a penal colony there. This would alleviate the problem of overcrowded prisons in England.
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.
What is the Australia First Fleet called?
The First Fleet.
Was there any mutiny on the first fleet?
No. There was no mutiny on the first fleet.
How many sheep were there on the First Fleet?
According to the website First Fleet Fellowship, there were 44 sheep on board the First Fleet.
Who was the queen of the first fleet?
There was no Queen of the First Fleet. The First Fleet carried convicts and marines to New South Wales.
Is the First Fleet still alive?
The first fleet was never alive. It was a fleet of ships. The last known person who was aboard the First Fleet died during the 1860s.
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.
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.
Where were they headed to first for the First Fleet?
The first stop for the First Fleet was Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
Did the First Fleet have a flagship?
The flagship of the first fleet was HMS Sirius.
