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Repair them.
In the early years of Australian colonial settlement, the convicts were already reluctant to work. When their tools broke, they often simply refused to work, especially given the hot and humid conditions they were not used to. Because the British authorities ignored most of Captain's Phillip's very practical suggestions regarding the inclusion of tradesmen among the convicts of the First Fleet, most convicts lacked either the skills or the equipment for repairing their tools. So - they often simply downed tools.
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Did convicts buy their tools or make them with other tools?
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.
What did the first fleet convicts work as?
The convicts of the First Fleet did manual labour. They were put to work clearing trees, tilling the soil and getting the first crops started. The convicts were very hard to motivate, being reluctant to work in the Australian heat and humidity, and with tools that constantly broke, but they were expected to work hard. They were also set construction projects, as there were no roads, bridges or buildings. Some convicts were assigned as servants or tradespeople to the free settlers who also came.
What tools did the convicts on the First Fleet use?
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.
What was transported on the Borrowdale in the First Fleet?
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.
Were the convicts on the First Fleet slaves?
Most certainly. The convicts of the First Fleet were very quickly set to work clearing trees, tilling the soil and getting the first crops started. The convicts were very hard to motivate, being reluctant to work in the Australian heat and humidity, and with tools that constantly broke, but they were expected to work hard. They were also set construction projects, as there were no roads, bridges or buildings. Some convicts were assigned as servants or tradespeople to the free settlers who also came.
What tools were on board the first fleet?
Guns
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.
What tools did they take on the first fleet ships?
The First Fleet ships had many tools, including ropes, cooking equipment, and agricultural implements. They also brought surgical tools, handcuffs, and chains.
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 was the First Fleet sent to do in Australia?
The convicts of the First Fleet were very quickly set to work clearing trees, tilling the soil and getting the first crops started. The convicts were very hard to motivate, being reluctant to work in the Australian heat and humidity, and with tools that constantly broke, but they were expected to work hard. They were also set construction projects, as there were no roads, bridges or buildings. Some convicts were assigned as servants or tradespeople to the free settlers who also came.
What provisions were on the First Fleet?
For a complete list of the supplies and provisions aboard the First Fleet, including livestock and tools, see the related link.
What did convicts work with?
The tools provided to them.
