How old was Arthur Phillip when he was on the first fleet?
36 years old
By 1774 Phillip was 36 years old and eager for further promotion and a return to active service.
Why did Captain Arthur Phillip decide to not stay in Botany Bay?
Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) had recommended the site after travelling on the ship HM Bark Endeavour with the explorer Captain James Cook (1728–1779). However, Phillip perceived Botany Bay to be unsuitable for a settlement because of his belief that the area had poor soil, no safe anchorage and no reliable fresh water.
Who was Arthur Phillip for kids?
Captain Arthur Phillip was a British Royal Navy officer who became the first Governor of New South Wales. He founded the British penal colony – the first permanent European settlement in Australia – that is now the city of Sydney in Australia.
Who is Captain Arthur Phillips wife and children?
Arthur Phillip had no living children with either wife.Keith Dawson. Q: Did Captain Arthur Phillips have a wife and any children? Write your answer… Who is arthur Phillips wife? Did Arthur Phillips have a wife? Did captain Arthur phillip have a wife and kids? Did Bruce springsteen have any children with first wife Phillips?
Who are the brothers in the Phillips family?
Arthur, and his brother Lloyd Phillips, are the last two lines I had to confirm and as you can imagine, researching the Phillips name in Wales has not been an easy task.
When did Arthur Phillips and Edith Holloway get married?
Arthur Phillips married Edith Laura Holloway. He was from Swansea. She was from Southampton. Arthur Phillips married Edith Laura Holloway on 28th November 1918 at St John’s church in Swansea.
Where was Arthur Phillips buried in Ystalyfera?
His burial to was another discovery I made when checking the parish records of Holy Trinity, Ystalyfera. This cemetery is becoming a bit of a major Phillips family resting place as we now have Mary Jane Phillips in 1874, Ruth Phillips in 1879 and William Harold Phillips in 1904.