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The soil was not fertile as expected from a report from James Cook - he saw it three decades earlier in an unusually rainy season.
It did not provide a good harbour, open to the sea as opposed to Port Jackson which Cook sailed past.
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Did the first fleet sail to Botany Bay?
Yes. However, the First Fleet did not stay in Botany Bay as it was not suitabke for settlement. Instead, the fleet moved north to Port Jackson, which is where the first European colony was established.
What day did the the first fleet land in Botany Bay?
monday
Who landed at Botany Bay?
Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet of convicts landed at Botany Bay (but did not stay there) in 1788.
When did the Louise ship first fleet arrive in Botany Bay?
There was no ship in the First Fleet called the Louise.
How long was the journey to Botany Bay on the First Fleet?
8 months
Did the First fleet land at Botany Bay on 26 January?
No, actually: the First Fleet landed at Botany Bay on 18 January 1788, but decided it was unsuitable for settlement. The Fleet then moved on to Port Jackson, where it landed on 26 January 1788.
When did the Charlotte reach Botany Bay?
The First Fleet ship, the Charlotte, reached Botany Bay on 18 January 1788 but, with the rest of the First Fleet was moced to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.
What governor arrived at Botany Bay with the first fleet?
captain Arthur Phillip
Where did the First Fleet go after Botany Bay?
The First Fleet made its first stop at Tenerife, in the Canary Islands.
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.
The first fleet landed at Botany Bay on January 26 17?
The answer is obviously supposed to be 1788, but this would be incorrect.The First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on 18 January 1788(not 26 January) but did not stay there. Captain Arthur Phillip noted that Botany Bay was unsuitable for settlement, so he moved the First Fleet further north to Port Jackson (where Sydney now stands), arriving there on 26 January 1788.
How many stops did the first fleet take until they got to Botany Bay?
3
