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King George The King of England
George III becomes king of England. He authorises the colonisation of Australia before becoming insane. -
Captain Cook Discovers Botany Bay
Captain Cook finds Botany Bay on the east coast of Australia, He sails to another harbour and named it Port Jackson -
American War of Independence
American War of Independence meant Britain could no longer send prisioner to America casuing the prision population to skyrocket. -
King George III authorises a penal colony in Australia
King George III authorises a penal colony in Australia, the Sirius and the Supply set sail carrying convicts, first fleeters and supplies to Botany Bay -
First Fleet prepares to leave Britain.
The First Fleet ships located at Portsmouth are loaded with convicts, equipment and two years worth of supplies. -
Leaving Portsmouth
Eleven small ships crowded with over 15 hundred people leave Portsmouth. -
1st Stop: First Fleet arrives at Santa Cruz at Tenerife
First Fleet arrives at Santa Cruz at Tenerife and load up with fresh food and water. -
2nd Stop: First Fleet at Port Praya.
The First Fleet arrive at Port Praya off the coast of Africa to restock. -
3rd Stop: Rio de Janeiro
After two months of sailing the First Fleet arrive at Rio de Janeiro. Scurvy breaks out and many of the prisioners die. While in Rio the First Fleet stock up on oranges fresh water. -
4th Stop: Table Bay: Cape of Good Hope
The First Fleet arrive in the Cape of Good Hope and restock their supplies. -
5th Stop: South Tasmania.
The First Fleet arrive on the south coast of tasmania. They get more food and water again. -
Arthur Philip Swiches Ships
Arthur Philip Swiches Ships to the Supply along with 3 other faster ships and sails for Botany Bay. -
Arrived at Australia
The supply arrives at Botany Bay. But the other ships soon follow. Botany Bay is found to be unsuitable for settlement so Philip leaves to explore north to Port Jackson where he finds Sydney Cove and suitable land. -
Arrival in Sydney Cove
Arthur Philip arrives in Sydney Cove on the Supply followed by the rest of the First Fleet. This day later becomes celebrated as Australia Day.
