Description

Media: STATIONERY
Year: 1984
Other: 56cm x 81cm, flat, colour
Publisher: Natural Heritage Enterprises

With the loss of her American possessions following the American Revolution of 1776, Britain sought to colonize new lands to take care of her burdensome convict problem. The gaols and prison hulks were overflowing with convicted criminals. It was announced in the British Parliament on 23 January 1787, that Lord Sydney agreed to send convicts to the new colony of New South Wales. A fleet of eleven ships transporting over 1400 people (780 convicts), left Portsmouth on 13 May 1787 under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip.

The voyage, of over 15,000 miles, took over eight months for the lead ships to reach Botany Bay, eventually arriving on 18 January 1788. This site was deemed unsuitable for settlement and Port Jackson, nine miles further north was chosen instead. A quiet cove with a fresh water supply nearby was the final choice for settlement and named 'Sydney'. The birth of the modern Australian nation can be traced to those hardy survivors of the First Fleet.

A large, flat chart measuring 56cm wide x 81cm high printed on parchment type paper, this is one of a kind. Listing not only each of the vessels carrying convicts and passengers, it even lists the three with stores that also came to Australia with the First Fleet in 1788, but also each of the passengers in alphabetical order under each separate vessel. As well as that, details such as the names of marines and crew on the ships, the list of provisions and livestock that was brought out, and also a list of plants and seeds and other incidentals.

12 Reviews

Historical Chart
5
Posted by Unknown on 19th Sep 2019

We are delighted with our First Fleet chart, and, having had it laminated, it is now in a prominent position where all can see and enjoy.
Many thanks for such an excellent product.
Regards
Margaret and Graham
Checking the Names Out
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Posted by Wendy A on 18th Sep 2019

Well, after receiving the First Fleet Chart I have found 50% Gold. I had two surnames that I had been told were on the First Fleet and one of them was indeed listed so BINGO. It will be another adventure to research. Funny really I thought it would have been the other surname. Never mind, in Genealogy you win some and keep looking for the others. But Gould always have helpful Resources to assist in breaking down some of those Brickwalls The design of the chart was very easy to follow and if I had the wall space it would be a wonderful Chart to frame and hang for all to see. Thank You Gould for your excellent service
Terrific Service
5
Posted by Sandra on 6th Aug 2018

Can't thank this company enough, product exactly as described, quick processing and delivery. Actually purchased 3 copies of this poster as everyone we show want one also.

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