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Name/TitleModel of the ship La Boussole

About this objectReplica model of the ship La Boussole.

In 1785 the French government sent an expedition to the Pacific, with King Louis XVI himself taking a hand in drafting the itinerary. With his two ships, La Boussole and L'Astrolabe, Lapérouse reached Botany Bay on 24 January 1788 but bad weather prevented his entering the bay for two days. By then Governor Arthur Phillip had sailed to Port Jackson, but John Hunter had remained with the Sirius and the transports, and assisted Lapérouse to anchor. He established a camp on the northern shore, now called after him and maintained good relations with the English during his six-week stay.

MakerThe Model Shipyard

Maker RoleModel maker

Date MadeModern reproduction

Period21st-century

Place MadeAustralia

Medium and MaterialsWood and canvas

Object TypeShip Models

Object numberTBCSWF004

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial - No Derivatives (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial - No Derivatives (cc)

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