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Georgias First Day - The arrival from England

The 200 ton Frigate “Ann” left Gravesend, England, a dock 15 miles down river from London in November 1732 to found His Majesty King George II’s Southernmost colony on the American Continent.

Many believe those who came were debtors, given a second chance. Though that was the original benevolent intent of the Trustees for the colony, the need and desire to establish a permanent and financially successful colony took precedent. All those who came were handpicked for their skills, which the Trustees believed were vital to the success of the venture.

Charlestown to Beaufort

The Ann arrived first at Charlestown, where most stayed aboard while Oglethorpe went ashore to meet with the Governor of South Carolina to thank him and solicit more help. The Governor was willing to offer both military and other assistance because the newest colony was to become a protective buffer against the Spanish, who claimed Florida and were encroaching Northward posing a threat to South Carolina.

The Ann next arrived at the Southernmost English settlement, Beaufort (1710). Oglethorpe with several others went ahead to the Savannah River to chose the arrival site and prepare for the arrival, returning in a few days.

Shortly afterward on February 11th the colonists left Beaufort for Yamacraw Bluff on the Southern side of the Savannah River. That same day they encountered weather which prevented them from making headway, and the five vessels, one sloop and four smaller boats, put into Port Royal to wait out the storm.

February 12th 1733

The five boats loaded with Oglethorpe, Doctor William Cox and his family, South Carolina Militia, the boat crews and the 114 colonists, with their possessions, left Port Royal arriving at Yamacraw Bluff the same day. After unloading, they climbed the wooden stairway constructed up the side of the bluff to see Savannah’s first structure, Oglethorpe’s Tent.

These men, women and children ended February 12th 1733, Georgia’s First Day, each with a new title: “Georgian”.

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