<P> On 26 January 1788 , the Fleet weighed anchor and sailed to Port Jackson . The site selected for the anchorage had deep water close to the shore , was sheltered , and had a small stream flowing into it . Phillip named it Sydney Cove , after Lord Sydney the British Home Secretary . This date is celebrated as Australia Day , marking the beginning of British settlement . The British flag was planted and formal possession taken . This was done by Phillip and some officers and marines from the Supply , with the remainder of Supply 's crew and the convicts observing from on board ship . The remaining ships of the Fleet did not arrive at Sydney Cove until later that day . </P>
<P> On 26 January 1788 , the Fleet weighed anchor and sailed to Port Jackson . The site selected for the anchorage had deep water close to the shore , was sheltered , and had a small stream flowing into it . Phillip named it Sydney Cove , after Lord Sydney the British Home Secretary . This date is celebrated as Australia Day , marking the beginning of British settlement . The British flag was planted and formal possession taken . This was done by Phillip and some officers and marines from the Supply , with the remainder of Supply 's crew and the convicts observing from on board ship . The remaining ships of the Fleet did not arrive at Sydney Cove until later that day . </P>
where did the first fleet arrived in australia
where did the first fleet arrived in australia
26 January 1788
26 January 1788