What are facts about the First Fleet to arrive in Sydney cove?

The First Fleet, consisting of 11 ships, arrived at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788, marking the beginning of European settlement in Australia. It was led by Captain Arthur Phillip, who served as the first Governor of the new colony. The fleet carried around 750 convicts, along with military personnel and civilians, to establish a penal colony. The arrival of the First Fleet is commemorated annually in Australia as Australia Day.