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jan 26, 1788 - First Fleet Arrival

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In May 1787, the British government sent a fleet of 11 ships - carrying over 1500 men, women and children that were convicts. The historic event is known as the 'First Fleet', run by Captain Arthur Philip. After traveling 20,000 km around the world, they finally arrived at Botany Bay on the 26th of January 1788.

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jan 26, 1788
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~ 238 years ago

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