How many miles long was the first fleet voyage? Why didn’t the first fleet take the shorter route along the entire west coast of

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Elza [17]

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How many miles long was the first fleet voyage? Why didn’t the first fleet take the shorter route along the entire west coast of

Africa?

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ella [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-12T11:01:37+03:00

ella [17]3 years ago

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The First Fleet Voyage was 20,000 kilometers, which is 65,616,798 feet.
It was decided not to take the shorter route, because t<span>he "less direct" route to Australia had the advantages of trade and westerly winds.</span>