The First Fleet

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The journey in 1787 involved a convoy of eleven ships transporting around 1400 people to Botany Bay, often depicted as chaotic and poorly managed. Critics like Robert Hughes highlighted the organizers' disorganization and lack of preparation, while Manning Clark described the experience as one of extreme hardship and disorder. This account challenges the conventional narrative of the expedition, shedding light on the struggles faced by those involved.