#7 - The Voyage of the First Fleet

25/06/2025 31 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we follow the epic journey of the First Fleet as it sets sail from Portsmouth in 1787, bound for the unknown continent of New South Wales. From cramped convict quarters to stormy seas and tense stopovers, we trace the fleet’s 8-month voyage across the globe, all leading to their long-awaited arrival at Botany Bay. What were they expecting to find… and what did they actually see?