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The food eaten by convicts was a portion of that allotted to the marines and seamen, who were to be given the following rations:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The convicts were allotted three-quarters of that amount of rations, except for the alcohol, of which they were given none. In reality, when provisions ran low, everyone was on reduced rations, while just after stocking up at one of the stops, everyone ate much better for awhile.
The officers had much better fare. They were given Port to drink, and they had a variety of roasted meats such as chicken or pork (freshly slaughtered from the stock on board) as well as fruits and roasted vegetables.
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∙ 10y agoThe food eaten by convicts was a portion of that allotted to the marines and seamen, who were to be given the following rations:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The convicts were allotted three-quarters of that amount of rations, except for the alcohol, of which they were given none. In reality, when provisions ran low, everyone was on reduced rations, while just after stocking up at one of the stops enroute, everyone ate much better for awhile.
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∙ 9y agoIt depended on which fleet the convicts travelled on. The convicts on the First Fleet were given the following rations:
- five pounds of bread a week
- three pounds of salted beef
- 1.5 pounds of salted pork
- 1.5 pints of peas
- one pint of oatmeal
- 4.5 ounces of butter
- half a pound of cheese
- a third of a pint of vinegar
- three-quarters of a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The Second Fleet was contracted out, and not under the direct charge of the British authorities, so starvation, illness and disease was more rife. The convicts were given similar types of foods, but with less variety or nutritional value. Due to the outcry at the conditions these convicts endured, and their appalling state when they arrived in New South Wales, subsequent fleets were better managed, and the convicts fed better food again.
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∙ 12y agoBoth the marines and seamen on the First Fleet were given the same rations, which were as follows:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
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∙ 11y agoThe food eaten by convicts was a portion of that allotted to the marines and seamen, who were to be given the following rations:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The convicts were allotted three-quarters of that amount of rations, except for the alcohol, of which they were given none. In reality, when provisions ran low, everyone was on reduced rations, while just after stocking up at one of the stops, everyone ate much better for awhile.
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∙ 12y agoThe convicts and seamen on the First Fleet ate similar foods, just in different amounts. The food eaten by convicts was a portion of that allotted to the marines and seamen, who were to be given the following rations:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
The convicts were allotted three-quarters of that amount of rations, except for the alcohol, of which they were given none. In reality, when provisions ran low, everyone was on reduced rations, while just after stocking up at one of the stops enroute, everyone ate much better for awhile.
The officers had much better fare, such as roasted vegetables and fresh meat.
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∙ 12y agoBoth the marines (soldiers) and seamen on the First Fleet were given the same rations, which were as follows:
- seven pounds of bread a week
- four pounds of salted beef
- two pounds of salted pork
- two pints of peas
- three pints of oatmeal
- six ounces of butter
- three-quarters of a pound of cheese
- half a pint of vinegar
- three and a half pints of rum
- a pound of fresh bread or, when that ran out, a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley
An undetermined amount of rice was included, as well as some of the fruits and vegetables purchased at each stop along the way, depending on its availability.
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Could the first fleet convicts draw on the ship?
No. The convicts were taken aboard the ships with nothing more than the clothes they wore at the time of their trial. They were given nothing else except the necessities of life, such as food and water.
What rewards did the First Fleet convicts get?
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What was the most common crime for which convicts were sent to Australia?
Stealing. As a matter of fact, almost 60% of the convicts of the First Fleet were sentenced for theft of items of little value, such as food.
What were conditions like on the ships in the first fleet for the convicts and marines?
Thanks to Captain Arthur Phillip, the convicts on the First Fleet were subjected to better conditions than convicts of subsequent fleets. Phillip was, in fact, harsher in his discipline with the marines and sailors than he was with the convicts. He was concerned at all times for the convicts' health, trying to give them sufficient rations of food and water, and allowing them above decks for some exercise and fresh air as often as was possible. He knew that they would be invaluable to the building of the new colony. Phillip avoided having the convicts come above decks when the ships hit the rainstorms and wild weather once they crossed the equator, because he knew they had no linens or blankets to dry themselves, and he wanted to limit illness among the convicts. The women were subject to be used promiscuously by the sailors, but in many cases they were quite willing to sell themselves for a bit of extra food. The marines had fairly close quarters themselves, only they weren't restrained. Their food was the same as that of the convicts but they had more of it. Conditions were best for the officers.
Health for The First Fleet?
Health for the convicts of the First Fleet was not as bad as it was for subsequent fleets, but they still suffered some health problems. The worst problem was dysentery. Once they landed, and severe rationing was introduced, scurvy became a problem because there was not enough variety of food to give the convicts the nutrition they required.
When did the First Fleet convicts get food?
At mealtimes.
Could the first fleet convicts draw on the ship?
No. The convicts were taken aboard the ships with nothing more than the clothes they wore at the time of their trial. They were given nothing else except the necessities of life, such as food and water.
What rewards did the First Fleet convicts get?
thtdythdr
What kind of people became convicts on the First Fleet?
The convicts on the First Fleet came from all walks of life. Most of them were ordinary people, made up of thieves, pick-pockets, forgers, petty criminals and the unemployed just struggling to survive and driven to steal food. No one new was added to the list of convicts once the First Fleet departed England.
Why did the convicts on the First Fleet not get good food?
The voyage lasted eight months - with no refrigeration it was salted meat, and the crews and guards had the same food.
What kind of crimes did convicts of the first fleet commit?
People on the First Fleet came from all walks of life. The convicts were made up of thieves, pick-pockets, forgers, petty criminals and ordinary people just struggling to survive and driven to steal food. Some were convicted of assault. Murderers were not transported on the First Fleet.
What was the most common crime for which convicts were sent to Australia?
Stealing. As a matter of fact, almost 60% of the convicts of the First Fleet were sentenced for theft of items of little value, such as food.
How many first fleet convicts were transported for stealing?
On 26 January 1788, 751 convicts and their children disembarked from the ships of the First Fleet, along with 252 marines and their families. Of those 751 convicts, almost 60% of them were sentenced for theft of items of little value, such as food. Another 13% were sentenced for burglary, or breaking and entering. Another 15% were convicted for highway robbery, robbery with violence, or grand larceny. The rest of them were convicted for fraud, forgery, swindling or fencing.
What type of people were on the First Fleet to Australia?
The First Fleet consisted of officers, marines (some of whom were accompanied by their wives and children) and several hundred convicts. The convicts were made up of thieves, pick-pockets, forgers, petty criminals and ordinary people just struggling to survive and driven to steal food. Murderers were not transported on the First Fleet.
What were the problems the First Fleet faced when they landed on Australia?
Setting up housing and attempting to provide fresh food for the convicts and guards.
What were conditions like on the ships in the first fleet for the convicts and marines?
Thanks to Captain Arthur Phillip, the convicts on the First Fleet were subjected to better conditions than convicts of subsequent fleets. Phillip was, in fact, harsher in his discipline with the marines and sailors than he was with the convicts. He was concerned at all times for the convicts' health, trying to give them sufficient rations of food and water, and allowing them above decks for some exercise and fresh air as often as was possible. He knew that they would be invaluable to the building of the new colony. Phillip avoided having the convicts come above decks when the ships hit the rainstorms and wild weather once they crossed the equator, because he knew they had no linens or blankets to dry themselves, and he wanted to limit illness among the convicts. The women were subject to be used promiscuously by the sailors, but in many cases they were quite willing to sell themselves for a bit of extra food. The marines had fairly close quarters themselves, only they weren't restrained. Their food was the same as that of the convicts but they had more of it. Conditions were best for the officers.
Health for The First Fleet?
Health for the convicts of the First Fleet was not as bad as it was for subsequent fleets, but they still suffered some health problems. The worst problem was dysentery. Once they landed, and severe rationing was introduced, scurvy became a problem because there was not enough variety of food to give the convicts the nutrition they required.
