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The First Fleet
Some of the First Fleet - eleven British Navy ships under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, which took 750 British convicts to Botany Bay, where they established the first European settlement in Australia, 1788. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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The First Fleet
Media ID 9871265
© 2005 Getty Images
18th Century Black Black And White Botany Bay British Culture Consumerproduct Diry Finance Format Nautical Vessel Photograph Prisoner Sailing Ship Transport Transportation Vessel Water White 15713 Arthur Phillip Command Established First Fleet Prison Prisons Settlement
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This print showcases the historic moment of the First Fleet's arrival in Australia. Led by Captain Arthur Phillip, eleven British Navy ships embarked on a daring voyage to transport 750 British convicts to Botany Bay in 1788. The image captures the essence of this significant event that marked the establishment of the first European settlement on Australian soil. The photograph depicts a landscape dominated by water, with one of the fleet's majestic sailing ships taking center stage. The vessel stands as a symbol of both command and transportation, representing Britain's determination to colonize new lands despite its prisoners' presence onboard. In this monochromatic portrayal, shades of gray emphasize the starkness and harshness associated with crime and punishment during that era. The composition evokes a sense of confinement as it highlights the ship's towering structure against an expansive sea backdrop. As we delve into history through this powerful image, we are reminded not only of Australia's colonial past but also how law and order were enforced through exile across vast oceans. This photograph from Hulton Archive serves as a visual testament to the resilience and audacity exhibited by those who sailed aboard these nautical vessels towards an uncertain future in Botany Bay
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