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Q: Why was the second fleet known as the death fleet?
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How may ships were in the second fleet?

there were 6 ships in the second fleet


When the First Fleet came to Australia what was it known as?

The First Fleet was known as the First Fleet when it came to Australia.


When did US Second Fleet end?

United States Second Fleet ended in 2011.


When was US Second Fleet created?

United States Second Fleet was created in 1950.


Who was second in command of the first fleet?

There was no Captain of the Second Fleet of convicts to Australia, just skippers for each of the individual ships. This was because the Second Fleet was not placed under government command, but was contracted out to private shipowners and businesses.


What year did the second fleet arrive?

The Second Fleet arrived in Australia in 1790.The Lady Juliana was the first of the Second Fleet's ships to arrive in Australia, doing so on 3 June 1790.


What are prisoners called on the first fleet?

The prisoners on the First Fleet were known as convicts.


What fleet did TR send around the works?

It was known as the Great White Fleet.


What animals were on the second fleet. Was it only sheep and how many?

The Second Fleet of convicts to Australia carried livestock such as sheep and cattle. Because this fleet was not a government fleet, but was instead contracted out, few records of supplies exist, so it is not known exactly how many sheep and cattle were purchased at the ports along the way. One of the supply ships carrying the livestock was wrecked off the coast of southern Africa, so most of the animals were lost.


What live stock was on the second fleet?

sheep


Is the First Fleet still alive?

The first fleet was never alive. It was a fleet of ships. The last known person who was aboard the First Fleet died during the 1860s.


Who sailed the second fleet into Australia?

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