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First Fleet and Australian Settlement

By aseed@mybce.catholic.edu.au

  • First Fleet Left Porstmouth, England

    First Fleet Left Porstmouth, England
    Captain Arthur Phillip was the captain of the First Fleet . There was 11 ships in the First Fleet.
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    First Fleet and Australian Settelment

  • First Fleet stops at Santa Cruz, Spain

    First Fleet stops at Santa Cruz, Spain
    The fleet stayed here for a couple of nights . The convicts were alllowed to leave the ship to have fresh air and dance on wet, muddy floors.Irish jigs were a common routine.

  • First Fleet Stops At Rio de Janerio, Brazil

    First Fleet Stops At Rio de Janerio, Brazil
    The convicts picked fresh fruit to eat in Rio de Janerio.

  • First Fleet Arrived At Cape Town, South Africa

    First Fleet Arrived At Cape Town, South Africa
    Some convicts passed away on the way to Cape Town because to conditions on the ships were unhygienic, inhumane and appaling.

  • First Fleet Arrived In Botany Bay, Sydney Cove, Australia

    First Fleet Arrived In Botany Bay, Sydney Cove, Australia
    The convicts were glad to leave the filthy ship for dry land. Captain Arthur Phillip put up the Brittish Flag into the ground and claimed the land. Aboriganals had lived in Australia for 40,000 years before this. They had different lifestyles and beliefs.

  • Reverend Richard Johnson Holds 1st church Service

    Reverend Richard Johnson Holds 1st church Service
    Reverend Richard Johnson was the Colonies Chaplin. He held the very first church sevice for the convicts and children of the CORPS. This happened on a grassy hill under a tree in Sydney Cove.