What route did ships take from England to Australia?
By the turn of the twentieth century, steamships were increasingly making the journey via the Suez Canal. The most common route to Australia from Britain and Europe was via the Suez Canal.
What transport did the Anzacs use?
Australian troops were transported to the Middle East and Europe by ship. Transports were often dispatched alone, with no naval escort. Some transports voyaged in groups called ‘convoys’, but the actual departure dates of ships in a convoy could be spread over many weeks.
How long did it take to get from England to Australia by boat?
Option 2: Europe to Australia by sea. Expect Europe to Australia by sea to take at least 32-40 days and cost at least £4,000+ one-way by freighter including cabin & meals, much more if you use a cruise.
How long did the journey from Italy to Australia usually take by ship?
The journey took from six to eight weeks via the Suez Canal and the first stop in Australia was Perth, followed by Melbourne and Sydney. Family, Italian priests and representative from Italian organisations were often waiting at disembarkation points when migrant ships arrived.
What transport was used in Gallipoli?
On Gallipoli, motor vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles drawn by horses were replaced by small, manoeuvrable ‘Indian mule carts’ drawn by two mules. Mules and donkeys coped better with the shortage of water and the steep terrain.
When did the ANZACs leave Australia?
The evacuation of Anzac and Suvla was completed on 20 December 1915, a few days short of eight months after the landing. The campaign ended on 9 January 1916 when British forces completed the evacuation of Cape Helles.
When did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
On May 13, 1787, the “First Fleet” of military leaders, sailors, and convicts set sail from Portsmouth, England, to found the first European colony in Australia, Botany Bay.
When did the Lebanese migrate to Australia?
The earliest Lebanese immigrants to Australia settled in New South Wales in the late nineteenth century, escaping economic hardship and religious and political persecution under the Ottoman Empire. Victoria began to see immigration from Lebanon from about the 1880s.
Why did French migrate to Australia?
Motivated by scientific interest and trade, French explorers began arriving on Australian shores. Over the ensuing decades, many French settlers would go on to become land owners, merchants and wine-makers. The Victorian gold rush of the 1850s saw many more French immigrants join their countrymen.