Whilst on board the First Fleet, the convicts did not use any tools. They spent a lot of time below decks. Once they arrived in New South Wales, they used shovels, spades and picks to try and plant crops.
According to the website First Fleet Fellowship, there were 44 sheep on board the First Fleet.
The First Fleet ships had many tools, including ropes, cooking equipment, and agricultural implements. They also brought surgical tools, handcuffs, and chains.
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For a complete list of the supplies and provisions aboard the First Fleet, including livestock and tools, see the related link.
Convicts,Marines,Officers,Surgeons,Sailers and a Captain
It is not known exactly how many dogs were on the First Fleet. Numerous puppies were born during the voyage, and Governor Phillip had several greyhounds with him on board.
The Borrowdale was one of the ships that did not transport convicts on the First Fleet. It carried tools for building and for planting crops in the new colony, as well as livestock, many of which were lost during a gale.
The first tools used by convicts in Australia were supplied by Great Briatin, and brought with the First Fleet. These tools were unsuitable for use, as they broke easily in the hard Australian soil. The tools then needed to be replaced, but there were few convicts in the First Fleet who had the skills for tool-making. They would have used parts of the broken tools to make new ones which would serve them until free tradesmen (and perhaps better skilled convicts in subsequent fleets) arrived in the colony.
They mainly died from slipping over board, starvation, sickness or the native people.
The First Fleet primarily brought convicts. There were many sailors, marines and officers as well, and a large number of stock animals. In addition, there were seeds, plants, equipment, tools and supplies to establish a new colony. To see a complete list of provisions and supplies brought by the First Fleet, click on the related link below.