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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.
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∙ 11y agoThe journey of the First Fleet lasted 8-9 months. Along the way, new supplies of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables were required in orr to maintain the utmost health of the crew, the officers and marines, and even the convicts. The only to obtain these was to make stops at major ports.
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∙ 12y agoAfter leaving Portsmouth, the First Fleet stopped for supplies at Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town.
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∙ 11y agoThe second place the First Fleet stopped was Rio de Janeiro.
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∙ 12y agoThe First Fleet loaded its supplies at Portsmouth.
Further supplies were purchased at Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town.
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Why did the First Fleet stop at Tenerife?
The first fleet stopped at Tenerife for supplies.
Was Cape of Good Hope the last stop on the First Fleet?
Cape Town was the last stop for the First Fleet.
When did the first fleet stop at Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania. There was no settlement in Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's Land), and it was not the location where the new colony was to be established, so there was no reason to stop there.
Did Captain Arthur Phillip and first fleet go to Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania, or Van Diemen's Land, as it was called then. The Fleet passed Adventure Bay in Van Diemen's Land on 1 January 1788.
Why did the first fleet make stops on its way to Australia?
It was necessary for the First Fleet to make stops at three different ports on its way to Australia because the crew needed to replenish its supplies and provisions. The journey to Australia took over eight months, and the ships were unable to carry enough supplies for the entire voyage. Hence the need to stop and take on new supplies at Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. Also, because the ships coupld not carry livestock for the entire journey from England, it was better to purchase cattle, sheep, chickens and other stock from the final stop, Cape Town.
Why did the First Fleet stop at Tenerife?
The first fleet stopped at Tenerife for supplies.
Where did the First Fleet make its first stop?
The First Fleet's first stop was at Tenerife in the Canary Islands on 3 June 1787.
When did the First Fleet make its first stop and where?
The First Fleet's first stop was at Tenerife in the Canary Islands on 3 June 1787.
Was Cape of Good Hope the last stop on the First Fleet?
Cape Town was the last stop for the First Fleet.
Where were they headed to first for the First Fleet?
The first stop for the First Fleet was Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
When did the first fleet stop at Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania. There was no settlement in Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's Land), and it was not the location where the new colony was to be established, so there was no reason to stop there.
Where did the First Fleet stop initially?
After departing from Portsmouth, the First Fleet made its initial stop at Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
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Why did the First Fleet stop in Rio de Janeiro?
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Where did the First Fleet stop on the way to Australia and why did it stop in the places it stopped?
The First Fleet needed to stop at several ports enrouteto Australia in order to stock up on supplies which could not otherwise last the 8-9 month journey.The First Fleet travelled from Portsmouth, England to Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary islands. After that, it journeyed to Rio de Janeiro and on to Cape Town. It sailed along the southern part of the Australian continent, around Van Diemen's Land to Botany Bay, where it was supposed to settle. Botany Bay proved unsuitable for settlement, so the Fleet moved to Port Jackson and Sydney Cove.
Did Captain Arthur Phillip and first fleet go to Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania, or Van Diemen's Land, as it was called then. The Fleet passed Adventure Bay in Van Diemen's Land on 1 January 1788.
When did the first fleet stop Rio de Janeiro?
On 7 August 1787 the First Fleet arrived at Rio de Janeiro and left on 5 September.
