Learn how the world of maritime exploration, mapping, and discovery fuelled Napoleon's grand vision for the French Empire at the turn of the 19th century.
Setting off from Le Havre in 1800 (and against British rivals), Nicolas Baudin led the French expedition to discover more of the southern land mass – specifically to chart the unknown southern coast of New Holland.
Crews aboard the Géographe and Naturaliste, informed by Enlightenment ideas about science and observation of the natural world, undertook the journey. They experienced many meaningful encounters, which resulted in them amassing a huge collection of specimens to return to France.
French maritime exploration in the 19th century was significant and has left a lasting legacy which continues to fascinate the globe.
Seminar Sessions:
Sunday 10 November | encountering New Worlds
Sunday 24 November | Josephine and the French expedition to Australia
Sunday 8 December | Fleurieu’s Unknown Map
Location: WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle / Walyalup
To learn more and book tickets please visit: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/sunday-seminars-voyages-discovery
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