The Ships
The First Fleet consisted of 11 ships. Two warships, The Sirius and The Supply, which guarded the fleet. Six convict transports, Lady Penrhyn, Alexander, Charlotte, Scarborough, Friendship and Prince of Wales. Three ships that carried supplies, Borrowdale, Fishburn and Golden Grove.
The Ships
The Journey
Questions
Find the following information for each ship (each ship should be a new powerpoint page. The last question should be on its own page.).
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Name:
Type of ship: ie transport, supply, marine
What was on board?: ie cargo (details), passengers, convicts
Size/weight of ship:
Other interesting information: ie size, weight, owner, what happened to the ship after being a part of the first fleet.
What was the total number of convicts, marines, free settlers etc. who left England and who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet? Include the breakdown of people, not just the total.
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