Episode 3 of 3
Relocation to Sullivans Cove
- When
- February 1804
- Where
- Sullivans Cove
David Collins moved the settlement to Sullivans Cove in February 1804, on the western side of the Derwent, where fresh water was more plentiful.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Collins landed his 262-member party at Sullivans Cove in February 1804. The settlement was established 5 km south of the first settlement, on the western side of the Derwent River, where fresh water was more plentiful. The settlement became known as Hobart Town and grew to 433 with the arrival in June of the rest of Collins' Port Phillip party.
Sources
- History of Tasmania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-05
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