Events tagged with "timber export"

Historical Events tagged with "timber export"

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First Fleet Establishes Convict Settlement

March 6th, 1788 237 years ago

The First Fleet sailed to Norfolk Island, aiming to establish a convict settlement for the British Empire. Led by Captain Arthur Phillip, the venture intended to alleviate overcrowding in British prisons. The fleet reached the island with supplies and convicts from Australia, marking a significant step in the British colonization of the region. The settlement would serve not only as a penal colony but also as a strategic base for agricultural pursuits and timber export.