when did the first fleet arrived in tenerife
3 June 1787
title: Tenerife text: of the First Fleet to Botany Bay in June 1787, which consisted of 11 ships that departed from Portsmouth, England, on 13 May 1787 to found the penal colony that became the first European settlement in Australia. The Fleet consisted of two Royal Navy vessels, three store ships and six convict transports, carrying between 1,000 and 1,500 convicts, marines, seamen, civil officers and free people (accounts differ on the numbers), and a vast quantity of stores. On 3 June 1787, the fleet anchored at Santa Cruz at Tenerife. Here, fresh water, vegetables and meat were brought on board. Commander of title: First Fleet text: 3 June 1787, the fleet anchored at Santa Cruz at Tenerife. Here, fresh water, vegetables and meat were brought on board. Phillip and the chief officers were entertained by the local governor, while one convict tried unsuccessfully to escape. On 10 June they set sail to cross the Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro, taking advantage of favourable trade winds and ocean currents. The weather became increasingly hot and humid as the Fleet sailed through the tropics. Vermin, such as rats, and parasites such as bedbugs, lice, cockroaches and fleas, tormented the convicts, officers and marines. Bilges became foul and the title: Tenerife text: the fleet, Capt. Arthur Phillip and the chief officers were entertained by the local governor, while one convict tried unsuccessfully to escape. On the 10th June they set sail to cross the Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro, taking advantage of favourable trade winds and ocean currents. Emigration to the Americas (mainly Cuba and Venezuela) continued during the 19th and early 20th century, due to the lack of economic opportunity and the relative isolation of the Canary Islands. Since the late 20th century, island protectionist economic laws and a strong development in the tourism industry have strengthened the economy and attracted title: First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage text: while repairs were effected. From Portsmouth, the fleet headed to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. En route, "Tradewind" and "Our Svanen" were called back by the British Department of Transport for further safety checks, and "Amorina" had to divert to Falmouth, Cornwall to put ashore an engineer who had developed renal colic. On 25 May, the lead ships anchored at Porto Santo to wait for the rest of the fleet to catch up. All bar "Our Svanen" had regrouped by 26 May, and the fleet carried on. The reenactment fleet arrived off Tenerife on 29 May, and was able to title: First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage text: enter the port under full sail. On 9 June, the fleet sailed from Tenerife for Rio de Janeiro. During the voyage, the main gaff on "Anna Kristina" broke. The ships diverted to Mindelo in the Cape Verde Islands, where a shipwright was able to sleeve the break with steel. The ships remained for three days while repairs were made. The decision was made to sail for Salvador, then proceed to Rio. The fleet arrived in Salvador on 11 July. Around this time, "One and All" had reached the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, but was forced to make for Gibraltar