dec 31, 1786 - Captain Arthur Phillip
Description:
The ships of the First Fleet left Portsmouth, England with Captain Arthur Phillip. They arrived at tenenife in the Canary Islands. Stayed a week and collected new food supplies. The First Fleet crossed the equator. They arrived at Rio De Janeiro for 1 month. They repaired sails, collected plants and seeds. The fleet reached Table bay [Cape Town] after the Atlantic Ocean. Stayed 1 month and took on horses, Sheep and Goats.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1786
Now
~ 239 years ago