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Gosse, Thomas (1765-1844)

The Founding of the Settlement of Port-Jackson at Botany Bay in New South Wales, Australia. 1799. The print shows the first British penal colony in Australia at Sydney Cove, Port Jackson a few miles from the originally intended site at Botany Bay. The First Fleet arrived in January 1788 with about 750 convicts together with officials, seamen and marine guards. Sailors and convicts are shown here clearing land for settlement. Native turtles and exotic birds are being killed for food. Cattle and pigs have been introduced to stock the new farms. An Aborigine is being questioned by a marine. At first the settlers lived in tents. It took several years to complete the buildings that are seen in the distance. Engraving, 54 x 61 cm. Inv. PD 1856,1011.105.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART191384

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4470px × 3903px

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