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Considering the distance they travelled and the rough seas over which they journeyed, very few convicts on the First Fleet died. Those who did were affected by diseases such as dysentery and cholera. Despite Captain Arthur phillip's best inetntions at keeping the convicts well looked afer, conditions below decks were unsanitary, and this was the leading cause of deaths.

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the main cause of the minstertute being demolished is that the mins were getting stroger and they thought they had to demolish the minstertute so they wouldn't get too stong and take over the world.

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Nothing killed most of the convicts aboard the First Fleet. Only 23 convicts on the First Fleet died. This was a particularly low mortality rate, due entirely to the care and concern of Captain Arthur Phillip. Any deaths were the result of diseases such as dysentery.

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Actually, very few convicts died in the First Fleet, thanks to the determination of Captain Arthur Phillip to keep the convicts as healthy as possible, by allowing the convicts to exercise, and keeping them well supplied with good rations. Those who died did so due to illnesses such as dysentery, as the conditions below decks were quite unsanitary. Cholera was also a problem.

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48 convicts (give or take a few) were believed to have died on the First Fleet. The First Fleet had one of the best reputations, thanks to the care of Captain Arthur Phillip.

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