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The First Fleet made three stops in oredr to stock up on supplies.
- From Portsmouth, Britain to Tenerife in the Canary Islands , off the north western coast of Africa.
- From the Canary Islands, the Fleet passed the Cape Verde Islands, off the west coast of Africa, but strong winds prevented the Fleet from stopping there. From the Cape Verde islands the Fleet moved on to Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, where it reprovisioned.
- The next stop was the Cape Town, on the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa), from where it continued on to New South Wales.
What else can I help you with?
Where were the convicts taken on the first fleet?
The First Fleet convicts were taken to New South Wales. Specifically, the First Fleet was headed for Botany Bay, although ultimately it ended up in Port Jackson.
Do you have a map of the route taken by the First Fleet?
For a map of the route of the First Fleet, see the related link.
How many wheelbarrows were taken on the First Fleet?
According to the weblink below, there were 40 wheelbarrows on the First Fleet.
How many stops did the first fleet take until they got to Botany Bay?
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How many places did the first fleet visit?
The First Fleet visited three stops along its route to top up supplies:Tenerife in the Canary IslandsRio de JaneiroCape Town
What Australian animals were affected by the First Fleet?
Marsupials were taken for food.
What was a musical instrument taken aboard the first fleet?
The piano.The first piano in Australia arrived with Surgeon George Worgan on the First Fleet. It was transported on the HMS Sirius.
Where did the First Fleet find water?
Whilst travelling, the First Fleet had a supply of water on board. 15 tons of drinking water were taken aboard the ships. This was replenished at each of the stops made by the First Fleet, first at Tenerife, then Rio de Janeiro, then Capetown.Once the First Fleet arrived in Port Jackson, they were supplied with fresh water by the Tank Stream. This stream still runs underneath the streets of Sydney today. It remained the colony's chief source of fresh water for forty years, until it was supplemented by "Busby's Bore", also known as Lachlan Tunnel.
Could the first fleet ever get off the boat?
The officers, marines and sailors on the First Fleet were permitted to get off the boats at the various stops along the way, but convicts were never permitted off the boats.
How many years did it take to get to Australia on the first fleet?
The First Fleet sailed from Britain 13 May 1787. After a number of stops along the way the fleet arrived in Botany Bay, Australia 18-20 January 1788. So the journey was less than a year - about 8 months.
Where did the First Fleet stop to obtain supplies?
During the journey from England to Australia, the First Fleet had a supply of water on board. 15 tons of drinking water were taken aboard the ships. This was replenished at each of the stops made by the First Fleet, first at Tenerife, then Rio de Janeiro, then Capetown.Once the First Fleet arrived in Port Jackson, they were supplied with fresh water by the Tank Stream. This stream still runs underneath the streets of Sydney today. It remained the colony's chief source of fresh water for forty years, until it was supplemented by "Busby's Bore", also known as Lachlan Tunnel.
What medical supplies did they have on the first fleet?
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.
