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The First Fleet of convicts from England to Australia 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. It sailed south of Van Diemen's Land and then north up the eastern coast until it reached Botany Bay first, then Port Jackson.
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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.
What date did the First Fleet arrive in Tenerife?
The First Fleet assembled in Portsmouth, England, and set sail on 13 May 1787. On 3 June 1787, the fleet arrived at Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary islands, to take on board fresh water, vegetables and meat. Phillip and the chief officers were entertained by the local governor, while one convict tried unsuccessfully to escape.
When did the first fleet leave Portsmouth?
At 4:00am on the morning of Sunday 13 May 1787, the signal was given from the Sirius for the Fleet to commence its departure, and by 6:00am, all of the ships of the Fleet were on their way.
Why was the First Fleet so important?
The speed of the First Fleet was important because, being so long at sea, careful calculation and rationing of supplies had to be carried out. Even though the fleet stopped for a month at several ports along the way, fresh foods would quickly go off in the sea air and humidity, so they had to make as much headway as they could on good food, before resorting to the dried, long-lasting foods. There was also a limit to how much fresh water they could carry. Once they put out at sea, there was no way to restock fresh water.
What time did the first fleet leave from Portsmouth?
At 4:00am on the morning of Sunday 13 May 1787, the signal was given from the Sirius for the Fleet to commence its departure, and by 6:00am, all of the ships of the Fleet were on their way.
Were there any births or deaths along the way to Australia on the First Fleet?
Yes. there were about fourteen babies born on the First Fleet on the way to Australia. Some convicts died, but not nearly as many as those who died before the ships even left Portsmouth.
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How many years did it take to get to Australia on the first fleet?
The First Fleet sailed from Britain 13 May 1787. After a number of stops along the way the fleet arrived in Botany Bay, Australia 18-20 January 1788. So the journey was less than a year - about 8 months.
What sort of clothes did female convicts wear in The First Fleet on the way to Australia?
Long dress, sandals and broad brim hat.
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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.
What were the 2 places that the first fleet stopped at on the way?
There were actually 3 places that the First Fleet stopped at. The first one that they stopped at was Teneriffe, in Canary Islands, Rio De Janeiro and Capetown.
Why were there animals on the First Fleet?
On the First Fleet that arrived in Australia in 1788, some animals such as dogs were brought from Britain, but livestock was purchased from ports along the way. Some of the livestock was purchased for food to be used on the voyage (e.g. chickens), and other livestock was purchased to help build up herds of animals in the new colony which could then be used for food.
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.
When did the first fleet make stops on the way to Australia?
The First Fleet left Portsmouth, England, on 13 May 1787.It arrived at their first stop, Tenerife in the Canary Islands, off the north west coast of Africa on 3 June 1797, where it stopped for a week.The next port was Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, where the fleet arrived on 4 August 1797 and stayed until 3 September.The final stop was at the Cape Of Good Hope in South Africa. The fleet arrived there on 13 October 1787 and departed on 13 November 1787.
How long did the battle between the First Fleet and the Aborigines last?
There was no specific battle between the people of the First Fleet and the Aborigines. Once the First Fleet landed, the indigenous people faced an unwinnable war which ultimately led to the loss of their land, their culture and their way of life at the hands of the Europeans.
What date did the First Fleet arrive in Tenerife?
The First Fleet assembled in Portsmouth, England, and set sail on 13 May 1787. On 3 June 1787, the fleet arrived at Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary islands, to take on board fresh water, vegetables and meat. Phillip and the chief officers were entertained by the local governor, while one convict tried unsuccessfully to escape.
