Boussole
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Boussole was one of the two French naval frigates used by explorer Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse, during his ill-fated 18th-century Pacific expedition.
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French naval frigate
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exploration vessel ⓘ sailing ship ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Age of Enlightenment scientific voyages
ⓘ
French maritime exploration history ⓘ |
| commandedBy | Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| departureCountry | France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| departurePort | Brest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| departureYear | 1785 ⓘ |
| era | 18th century ⓘ |
| fate | lost with all hands ⓘ |
| flag | French flag ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | major vessel in pre-Revolutionary French exploration ⓘ |
| lostCentury | 18th century ⓘ |
| lostDuring | La Pérouse expedition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lostInRegion | South Pacific NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | French word "boussole" (compass) ⓘ |
| notableFor | participation in La Pérouse’s ill-fated expedition ⓘ |
| operator | French Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOfExpedition | La Pérouse expedition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | flagship of La Pérouse ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Marine royale (Royal French Navy) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sisterShip | Astrolabe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedBy | Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Pacific exploration
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cartographic surveys ⓘ scientific exploration ⓘ |
| visitedRegion |
Australia
NERFINISHED
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East Asia NERFINISHED ⓘ North Pacific NERFINISHED ⓘ Oceania NERFINISHED ⓘ Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ South Pacific ⓘ coasts of North America ⓘ |
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