The Voyage of The First Fleet

By Eskim0
  • The First Fleet Depart

    The First Fleet depart from Portsmouth, England and begin their voyage
  • The First Fleet Arrive at Their First Stop

    The First Fleet arrive at Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands to stock up on food and livestock.
  • Departure from Santa Cruz

    The First Fleet Depart from their first stop and resume their journey
  • The First Fleet Cross the Equator

    The First Fleet cross the Equator on the 5th of July 1787
  • The First Fleet's Second Stop

    The Fleet arrives at Rio De Janeiro and gets even more livestock and food.
  • The First Fleet Continue Their Journey

    The First Fleet leave Rio and keep on sailing on track for Cape Town.
  • They Arrive at Cape Town

    The First Fleet now arrive at Cape Town, South Africa to stock up on things for the last time.
  • Departure From Cape Town

    The First Fleet leave Africa.
  • Things Get Rough

    The First Fleet travel over the Indian Ocean while a violent storm breaks out making the convicts pray for their lives.
  • Finally!

    The First Fleet finally find Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) and sail around it bound for Botany Bay.
  • Final Destination (or so They Thought...)

    The First Fleet finally arrive at Botany Bay and explore the bay.
  • The Departure from Botany Bay

    Because of lack of fresh water and supplies, The First Fleet set sail for the last time heading for Sydney Cove.
  • Final Destination: Sydney Cove!

    The First Fleet finally end their long voyage and settle down at Port Jackson/Sydney Cove.