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How many ships comprised the First Fleet that Collins was part of?

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The First Fleet, consisting of 11 ships, carried the first European settlers to Australia in 1788. Commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, the fleet included two naval vessels, six transport ships, two store ships, and a tender, collectively known as "The Eleven". These ships played a pivotal role in establishing the British colony in New South Wales and shaping the course of Australian history.
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