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When the First Fleet arrived in botany Bay, it was the middle of summer, so the river now known as the Georges River was not flowing at its peak, and was still saltwater where it entered Botany Bay. What could be seen if the river did not look like enough water to sustain the hundreds of people who would be colonising the land.
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Was there any difficulty when they colonized Botany Bay?
There was a problem with finding fresh water at Botany Bay. The harbor was too shallow for some ships. Eventually the colony was moved to Port Jackson.
Why was Port Jackson chosen and not Botany Bay?
When the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay on 18 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip immediately determined that there was insufficient fresh water, an absence of usable timber, poor quality soil and no safe harbour at Botany Bay. Thus the fleet was moved to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.
What did Arthur Phillip find was wrong about Botany Bay when he landed?
There were several reasons why Botany Bay was unsuitable for settlement.there was no suitable water supplythere was no safe, sheltered harbourthe soil was poor qualitythere was insufficient timber that could be used for building
What was a reason for the choice of Botany Bay not to be the site for a penal colony?
When the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay on 18 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip immediately determined that there was insufficient fresh water, an absence of usable timber, poor quality soil and no safe harbour at Botany Bay. Thus the fleet was moved to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.
When did the First Fleet find Botany Bay?
The First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on 18 January 1788. Lack of a safe harbour, suitable timber, fresh water or good soil resulted in the decision to move further north to Port Jackson, arriving there on 26 January 1788.
How would you get to Botany Bay in England?
Botany Bay is in Australia.
What state is Botany Bay in?
Botany Bay is in New South Wales.
When was Botany Bay - song - created?
Botany Bay - song - was created in 1885.
What is the largest fresh water bay in the US?
Great Sodus Bay in upsate New York is the country's largest fresh water bay.
Why was Botany Bay not suitable for settling in?
Botany Bay was not suitable for four main reasons:It lacked a safe, deep harbour for shipsThe timber was unsuitable for buildingThere was no ready supply of fresh waterThe soil was sandy and unsuitable for growing crops
Was Botany Bay in New South Wales?
Yes. Botany Bay was, and is, in New South Wales.
How long from Botany Bay to Port Jackson?
The distance from Botany Bay to Port Jackson is about 8km.
