Between 1787 and 1860, Portsmouth, England was a major departure point for ships carrying convicts to Australia. The First Fleet, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, departed from Portsmouth in 1787 and established a settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788. Subsequent convict fleets also departed from Portsmouth, until the transportation of convicts to Australia ended in 1868. Today, Portsmouth's historical connection to Australia's colonization is commemorated through various landmarks and museums.
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Between 1787 and 1860, Portsmouth, England was a major departure point for ships carrying convicts to Australia. The First Fleet, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, departed from Portsmouth in 1787 and established a settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788. Subsequent convict fleets also departed from Portsmouth, until the transportation of convicts to Australia ended in 1868. Today, Portsmouth's historical connection to Australia's colonization is commemorated through various landmarks and museums.