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The food on the First Fleet to Australia included such items as bread, including a long-lasting "hardtack" bread made from barley; salted beef and pork; peas; oaten meal; cheese; rice.
When the First Fleet pulled in to the various ports along the way, they would also stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables.
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∙ 12y 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.
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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What rewards did the First Fleet convicts get?
thtdythdr
Did the first fleet have any problems on their voyage?
Problems of the First Fleet included:diseases such as dysentery and scurvylack of rations once the ships left the ports and fresh supplies ran lowseasickness among the convicts, most of whom had never been at sea
What did the first fleet prisoners do at Australia?
Scavenge for food and water.
Why did the first fleet call at Rio de Janeiro instead of going straight to Africa?
The journey of the First Fleet from England to New South Wales was about 8 months. The ships could not carry enough supplies for everyone for that amount of time, which is why the First Fleet made three stops between England and NSW. Rio de Janeiro was a thriving port, and well stocked with rations (and fresh livestock) for the journey.
Where were the supplies stored in the First Fleet?
Standard supplies were stored below the main decks. These would include basic rations and supplies needed for the convicts and officers aboard each of the boats. The three supply ships of the First Fleet were the Borrowdale, the Fishburn and the Golden Grove. These carried supplies needed to begin the new colony, such as tools, implements and seeds.
What rewards did the First Fleet convicts get?
thtdythdr
What did the first fleet transport?
The First Fleet mostly transported convicts from England, along with the officers and marines who guarded them. Naturally, rations and stock animals were also transported.
What food food did they have on the first fleet?
Bread and salted beef
Did the first fleet have any problems on their voyage?
Problems of the First Fleet included:diseases such as dysentery and scurvylack of rations once the ships left the ports and fresh supplies ran lowseasickness among the convicts, most of whom had never been at sea
When did the First Fleet convicts get food?
At mealtimes.
Where there bugs in the food on the first fleet?
yes
What are starvation rations?
umm i think it is for when you run out of food and really need rations you would get it from there.
What did the first fleet prisoners do at Australia?
Scavenge for food and water.
What types of food did they carry on first fleet?
beef meet and peas
What Australian animals were affected by the First Fleet?
Marsupials were taken for food.
What kind of food do the soldiers eat?
Mess food or field rations.
Why did the first fleet call at Rio de Janeiro instead of going straight to Africa?
The journey of the First Fleet from England to New South Wales was about 8 months. The ships could not carry enough supplies for everyone for that amount of time, which is why the First Fleet made three stops between England and NSW. Rio de Janeiro was a thriving port, and well stocked with rations (and fresh livestock) for the journey.
