What route did the First Fleet take?

Answer 1

The First Fleet left Portsmouth, England, on 13 May 1787.

From there, they travelled to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, off the north west coast of Africa. Their next port was Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, then on to the Cape Of Good Hope in South Africa. From there, they headed south of the Australian continent, reaching botany Bay before moving on to Port Jackson.

For a map of the First Fleet's route, see the related link.

Answer 2

The First Fleet travelled from Portsmouth, to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. From there it continued on the Rio de Janeiro in South America, then across to South Africa. It then continued east to New South Wales.

For a map of the route of the First Fleet, see the related link.