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53 fleets were sent from Britain to Australia. these fleets transported a figure of around 162, 000 women and men convicts.

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What were the main types of convicts who were sent to Australia?

The majority of the early convicts sent to Australia were harmless petty thieves, and political prisoners. It was only after the first few fleets that more violent criminals began to be transported as well, in the early 1800s.


Where did the Irish first settle when the came to Australia in the 1800s?

The first Irish people in Australia were Irish rebels who were sent to the colony as convicts. There were no Irish rebels on the First Fleet, but there were on subsequent fleets, from the 1790s.


Did a ship land in Australia in the 1700s?

Many ships landed in Australia in the 1700s. Among them were the HMS Bark Endeavour, commanded by James Cook, and the ships of the First, Second and Third Fleets, not to mention ensuing fleets of convict ships. The French also landed numerous ships on Autralia's shores.


How many fleets are there in Indian navy?

Two fleets; western fleet and eastern fleet.


Where did convicts come from?

The convicts who landed on the shores of Australia originally came from England. Later fleets included Irish, Scottish and Welsh, but the majority were English. The Irish who came were often political convicts, sent for their rebellion against England.


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Who was sent to Australia by this Europe country?

Convicts were sent to Australia by England.


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What is the plural of fleets?

The Plural of 'Fleets' is Fleets... The Singular is Fleet eg. The commander had many fleets.


Why were criminals sent to Australia in the 1900?

Criminals were not sent to Australia in 1900. Transportation of convicts was abolished in Australia in the 1848.


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