Life on Board: People of the Port
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A New Home: People of the Port
In the 1800s, many people came to South Australia through a form of assisted passage. Who were those people, and what did it involve? In today’s video, we explore what life was really like on board a sailing ship for 3 months or more. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t particularly great!
A New Home: People of the Port
Curriculum
Year 4
AC9HS4K03 – the experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
AC9HS4S05 – draw conclusions based on analysis of information
AC9HS4S07 – present descriptions and explanations, using ideas from sources and relevant subject-specific terms
Year 5
AC9HS5K01 – the economic, political and social causes of the establishment of British colonies in Australia after 1800
AC9HS5S05 – develop evidence-based conclusions
AC9HS5S07 – present descriptions and explanations, drawing ideas, findings and viewpoints from sources, and using relevant terms and conventions
Discussion Questions
Life on board ship could be very dangerous to the health of the vulnerable. Why was this?
What would have been the most difficult part of living on board ship during the voyage?
Do you think the journey would worth the hardship onboard?
Where to Next?
Watch the next instalment of the series here:
Related Resources
Check out other videos from Education at the History Trust of South Australia
Life Onboard the First Colonising Ships to South Australia
The Province of South Australia – Founding Ideas and Documents
THE FIRST DINNER GIVEN TO THE ABORIGINES 1838, MARTHA BERKELEY – CRITICAL ANALYSIS