jan 24, 1788 - The first fleet arrives in Australia and establishes a British colony .
Description:
The First Fleet of 11 ships, each one no larger than a Manly ferry, left Portsmouth in 1787 with more than 1480 men, women and children on board. Although most were British, there were also African, American and French convicts. After a voyage of three months the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 24, 1788
Now
~ 238 years ago