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What is the hulk on the First Fleet?
There were no hulks among the ships of the First Fleet. Hulks were large ships that had been decommissioned from service in England, and instead were used as floating prisons when the gaols in England became too overcrowded to take more prisoners.
How long did it take to pack for the first fleet?
Once the ships for the voyage were obtained, it took nine months to prepare and load them. The First Fleet sailed on 13 May 1787. Packing and loading began back in September 1786.
How many ships make up an armada?
The number of ships needed to to make up an Armada is different depending on what type of Armada you are making. It can take anywhere from 30 to 150 ships to make up an Armada.
How many ships did William of Normandy take to the battle of Hastings?
William had prepared a 700 fleet of ships to invade England
How long did it take for First Fleet to arrive?
8 months.
How long did it take the first fleet to get to Rio de Janeiro?
1000
How long did it take for the First Fleet to travel to Australia?
8 months.
How long did it take for the First Fleet to go to Australia?
8 months.
How long did the first fleet take to get to Rio de Janeiro?
1000
How long did first fleet take to get to Australia?
The First Fleet, which departed from England on May 13, 1787, took approximately eight months to reach Australia. It arrived at Botany Bay on January 18, 1788, after a journey that included stops at the Canary Islands and the Cape of Good Hope. The fleet consisted of 11 ships carrying convicts, supplies, and personnel to establish a penal colony. This voyage was a significant event in the history of Australia's settlement.
Why did the First Fleet stop in the Canary Islands?
To take on water and fresh food.
What cargo did the first fleet take?
The First Fleet took cargo necessary for establishing a new colony from nothing, such as: Nails and rope for securing timber for building Cloth Tents Buckets Axes Hammers Farming Tools such as spades, picks and reaping and ploughing equipment Saws Stock animals such as cattle, pigs and horses Flour Salt Tea Sugar Rice For a complete list of the supplies and provisions taken aboard the First Fleet, click on the related link below.
