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The first group of convicts are embarked on Alexander at Woolwich, London.
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The First Fleet
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First Fleet leaves from Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Arrive at Madeira. They get more water and fresh supplies.
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Fleet crosses equator.
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Arrive at Rio de Janiero. They make repairs, get more fresh water and supplies.
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Fleet departs Rio de Janiero.
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Arrive at Cape of Good Hope. Fresh supplies and livestock taken on board.
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Departure from the Cape of Good Hope. (Table Bay)
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Captain Phillip divides the Fleet and sails ahead with the four fastest ships.
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Coast of Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) sighted.
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The first division of the Fleet anchors at Botany Bay.
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The remainder of the Fleet arrives.
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All Fleet ships anchor in Sydney Cove, Port Jackson. Captain Phillip and officers go ashore, raise the flag and toast the new colony. Two French ships commanded by La Perouse enter Botany Bay.