Neptuneship

first fleet and australian settlement

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  • First Fleet left Portsmouth, England.

    First Fleet left Portsmouth, England.
    Captain Arthur Phillip was the captain of the First Fleet. There were 11 ships in the First fleet.
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  • First Fleet stops at Santa Cruz, Spain.

    First Fleet stops at Santa Cruz, Spain.
    The fleet stayed in Santa Cruz for a couple of night's. The convicts were allowed 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 in Cape Town, South Africa

    First Fleet arrived in Cape Town, South Africa
    Some Convicts Passed Away on the way to Cape Town because the conditions on the ships were unhygienic, inhumane and appaliling.

  • 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 ships for dry land. Captain Arthur Phillip put the Britis flag into the ground and claimed the land. Aboriganals had in australia for 40,000 years before this. they had different lifestyles and beliefs.

  • Revenrand Richard Johnson holds1st Church Service

    Revenrand Richard Johnson holds1st Church Service
    Reverand Richard Johnson was the Colonies Chaplain. He held the very first church service for Convicts and children of the CORPS. This happened on a grassy hill, under a tree in sydney cove