The Navy Mosquito Fleet was tasked with patrolling and securing the coastal waters and inland rivers of Florida during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842). This small, shallow-draft naval force aimed to disrupt Seminole supply lines, support Army operations, and assist in the transportation of troops. Their operations were essential for maintaining control over waterways, which were vital for both military logistics and communication in the challenging terrain of the Florida swamps. The fleet played a key role in the overall strategy to subdue the Seminole resistance.
The Second Fleet, which was part of the transportation of convicts to Australia, was known as the "Lady Penrhyn Fleet." It was sent to establish a more permanent settlement in New South Wales and included several ships, with the Lady Penrhyn being the flagship. This fleet arrived in 1791, carrying convicts, supplies, and personnel to support the growing colony.
Lady Juliana, Guardian, Justinian, Surprize, Neptune and Scarborough were the 6 ships of the 2nd fleet to Australia
During World War II, the U.S. Navy operated five primary fleets: the Atlantic Fleet, the Pacific Fleet, the Asiatic Fleet, the Mediterranean Fleet, and the Seventh Fleet. The Atlantic and Pacific Fleets were the largest and most significant, with the Pacific Fleet being crucial in the war against Japan. These fleets played vital roles in various major battles and operations throughout the conflict.
The Second Fleet, dispatched by Britain in 1790, aimed to transport convicts to the newly established penal colony in Australia, specifically in Port Jackson (modern-day Sydney). It was intended to supplement the First Fleet, which had faced significant challenges, including high mortality rates among convicts. Additionally, the Second Fleet sought to improve the conditions of transportation and support the growing settlement by ensuring a steady supply of convicts for labor. Ultimately, it played a crucial role in the early development of the Australian colony.
The Battle of the Java Sea was the only CRUISER FLEET action during WW2; the Battle of the Coral Sea was history's first "Clash of Aircraft Carriers."
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Enabled the Navy to mount expeditions into Florida's interior, bringing force directly against the Seminoles in their refuges.
Fleet Farm
During the second fleet in Australia during the 1700â??s there were many convicts who died. During the journey, 267 convicts died and 124 died right after they landed at Port Jackson.
there were 6 ships in the second fleet
The First Fleet was fully commissioned by the British Government. The ships were sourced, purchased, fitted out and supplied by the government. Captain Arthur Phillip was chosen to command the First Fleet, and his first concern was always the health of the convicts, as he knew they would be crucial to the establishment and success of the new colony. The Second Fleet was contracted out to non-government shipowners. This meant that those in command had no vested interest in ensuring the convicts arrived in good health. Arthur Phillip was appalled at the state of the Second Fleet convicts when they arrived. Far higher numbers of convicts died during the voyage of the Second Fleet than during the First Fleet.
United States Second Fleet ended in 2011.