Jean-François de Galaup embarked in March 1757 on the Célèbre in the squadron commanded by Count Dubois de La Motte and sent to the rescue of Louisbourg, on Île Royale. He escaped the terrible epidemic that ravaged the ships and the city of Brest where he returned on November 12, 1757. On February 22, 1758, […]
Marc Onetto, member of the Lapérouse Alaska Association and of the Lapérouse France Association, informs us of the progress made on the project to repair the Lapérouse monument in Hawaii. The objective is to better protect the monument, reinforce its visibility and its educational value. Renovation La Pérouse monument Maui Marc was able to involve
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Once his studies were completed, peace had returned to France, and jobs in the Navy were scarce. Lapérouse sailed the French Atlantic coast carrying timber between Bayonne and the shipyards of Rochefort and Brest, thus participating in the reconstruction of the French fleet after the war. In 1772, the Chevalier de Ternay was appointed Governor
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On this first day of April, the kindergarten classes of the Florentin School were guided by the Lapérouse Association to discover the Lapérouse Museum.The children as well as their teachers warmly thanked us for this “exciting” moment.Touched, the ALAF responded:In these times of conflicts and egoisms, which lead to barbarities that we would not like
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2022 marks the 250th anniversary of the first French visit to Australian shores. This exhibition explores the people who led those voyages and their achievements and legacies. You might encounter one or two surprising anecdotes along the way! French Explorers – Voyages to Australia introduces some of the great 18th century French adventurers who visited
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Lapérouse was born under the name of Jean-François de Galaup, on August 23, 1741, at the Château du Gô, about four kilometers from the center of Albi, near Lescure d’Albigois. His father, Victor-Joseph de Galaup, was consul of the city of Albi, and came from a family that had become noble, with the title of
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242 years ago, the frigate L’Hermione was launched and, in the following year (April 28, 1780), La Touche-Tréville, commanding L’Hermione, was able to lead the Marquis de Lafayette to Boston with the remarkable support of Lapérouse, commanding the Astrée. …. Three Bridges – Naval History :April 28, 1779: launch at Rochefort of the frigate l’Hermione,
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Dear members, Please find below the voting modalities for our next General Assembly on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
« Comte Jean-François de Galaup de Lapérouse, I am sending you on a scientific expedition to the last ocean with unknown parts…» Louis XVI, king of France, asked Lapérouse to take care of his crews as well as the populations he would come into contact with, to facilitate the opening of trading posts for the
From our president “I came to swim in memory of my grandfather. I met friends. We continue to grow the universal family initiated by Jean-François de Lapérouse.Respecting everyone with their diversity, whatever their country, race or origin.To swim to make these values grow is a pride, an honor and a joy.To build by swimming. This
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