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How many convicts came to Botany Bay?
None. The convicts did not settle at Botany Bay, but at Port Jackson.
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.
Who surveyed Botany Bay in 1789?
Governor Arthur Phillip
What governor arrived at Botany Bay with the first fleet?
captain Arthur Phillip
Why wasn't Governor Arthur Phillip happy with Botany Bay as a place to settle?
Despite the fact that James Cook and his botanist, Sir Joseph Banks, had recommended Botany Bay as the ideal place to establish a new settlement, Phillip found that there were several problems with Botany Bay. It simply did not have what would be needed to develop a self-sufficient colony.there was no suitable, reliable fresh water supplythere was no safe, deep, sheltered harbourthe soil was poor quality and not suitable for farmingthere was insufficient timber that could be used for building
Why did Arthur Phillip think that Botany Bay would make a bad harbor?
The harbour at Botany Bay was not sheltered enough from the strong winds, nor was it thought to be deep enough for large ships.
Did captain arthur phillip have a journal?
yes The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay with an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (1789).
What did Captain Phillip do when he landed in Botany Bay?
The first thing Captain Arthur Phillip did when he landed in Botany Bay with the First Fleet was to assess up the suitability of the bay for settlement. Despite Captain James Cook's glowing report, Phillip found that there were several problems with Botany Bay.there was no suitable water supplythere was no safe, sheltered harbourthe soil was poor qualitythere was insufficient timber that could be used for buildingSo, Phillip's next step was to send a scout ship north to find a better harbour and more suitable site for settlement. In the end, Phillip led the First Fleet to Port Jackson, where Sydney now stands.
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
Why did Captain Arthur Phillip think Botany Bay wasn't a good place to start the settlement?
The soil was too poor, and the bay too open to be a safe harbour.
When was Sydney was discoved?
Sydney was not "discovered". Modern cities are not discovered: only the site where they are built can be discovered.The site where Sydney is now located was discovered by Governor Arthur Phillip in January 1788. As Captain of the First Fleet of convicts to Australia, he was supposed to settle at Botany Bay. Discovering that Botany Bay did not offer the resources required to establish a new settlement, Phillip did a reconnaissance mission north, coming across Port Jackson, where Sydney is now located.
How would you get to Botany Bay in England?
Botany Bay is in Australia.
