NSW (1788-1901) By thd2003 Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Dec 31, 1901 NSW 1788-1901 May 13, 1788 The First Fleet The First Fleet is the 11 ships which left Britian on 13 May 1787. They went to claim a penal colony so thay would be the first to claim a settlement in Australia. There were six ships carrying convict and over 1000 were took to Australia.
