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The second group of ships of the First Fleet arrive at Botany Bay.
The second group of First Fleet ships arrives at Botany Bay, reinforcing the fledgling British colony in New South Wales.
On January 19, 1788, the ships of the Second Fleet reached Botany Bay, carrying additional convicts, marines, and vital supplies. This reinforcement followed Captain Arthur Phillip's initial landing days earlier. The newcomers helped stabilize the settlement, which faced shortages of food and shelter. Among them were officers' families and a few free settlers, aiming to establish a permanent community. Though the voyage had been perilous, the arrival bolstered the colony's labor force and morale. The Second Fleet's arrival marked a significant step in the British Empire's expansion into Australia. It laid the foundations for the growth of what would become the city of Sydney and wider colonization efforts.
1788
First Fleet
Botany Bay