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The first load of prisoners arrived in botany Bay on 19-20jan1788 but, they could not find any pure water and decent soil for farming.
They sailed out of Botany Bay and moved north to Port Jackson on 21jan1788.They raised their flag there on 26jan1788, and established a government on 7feb1788.
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Did the First Fleet arrive in Australia in 1770?
No, the First Fleet (which brought convicts) landed in Australia in 1788. No fleet arrived in 1770 - just Lieutenant James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, on its expeditionary voyage to the unknown southern land.
What fleet carried convicts to Australia?
The First Fleet carried the first group of convicts to Australia. It was followed later by the Second and Third fleets, but after that, shiploads of convicts sailed independently or in pairs.
What year did the second fleet arrive?
The Second Fleet arrived in Australia in 1790.The Lady Juliana was the first of the Second Fleet's ships to arrive in Australia, doing so on 3 June 1790.
How many soldiers were on the First Fleet?
There were no murderers on the First Fleet. All the convicts on the First Fleet to Australia were petty thieves or convicted of crimes such as larceny, burglary and forgery.
Who was in command of the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip was in charge of the First Fleet of convicts to Australia.
How did black Caesar get to Australia?
John 'Black' Caesar arrived in Australia on the First Fleet. He was one of the First Fleet convicts.
Where did first fleet arrive in Australia?
The First Fleet first arrived in botany Bay on 18 January 1788, but it did not stay there, and the convicts did not disembark. Due to several problems with the site, the fleet moved to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.
Did the convicts of the First Fleet bring diseases to Australia?
Yes
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.
How many convicts didn't survive the First Fleet?
It seems that they they did relatively well on the First Fleet. However the same can not be said for the many convicts transported to Australia after that.
How many first fleet convicts died in Australia?
Approximately 778.
When did the first fleet arrive in Australia from Britain carrying prisoners?
The First Fleet arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788.
