Lituya Bay and the tragedy of Lapérouse

It was July 1786 when La Boussole and the Astrolabe set sail from Lituya Bay, Alaska. On a simple hydrographic expedition, 21 sailors perished at sea, and the future was uncertain for the rest of the crew…

This fascinating story is brought to us by Susan Stephenson, an American storyteller, photographer and guide.

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