What was the First Fleet?

Answer by  Hasan72 (572)

11 ships which sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787 with about 1,487 people to establish the first European colony in New South Wales is called the First Fleet.

Answer by  laura57 (70)

The First Fleet was a fleet of 11 ships that sailed from Britain to Botany Bay, Australia to establish a European settlement and convict colony. They set sail in May 1787 with about 1,500 people, arriving at their destination in January 1788. The Fleet was lead by Captain Arthur Phillip.

Answer by  laurencesmith1 (106)

The 'First Fleet' was the name given to the 11 ships that sailed from Portsmouth England 1787 to establish the first European colony in Australia.