Commemorative Ship Plaque of La Boussole

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TitleCommemorative Ship Plaque of La BoussoleDateMay 1988About this objectThe plaque commemorates La Boussole, the hydrographic and exploration vessel of the Lapérouse expedition (1785-1788), which undertook scientific exploration and coastal mapping in the Pacific.Object No.2013.20Physical descriptionRound metal plaque mounted on a wide-rimmed dark wooden base. Features an anchor with some intertwined chained over a stylised 16 pointed star surrounded by an ornamental chain with a single fleur-de-lis above the top ray of the star. Inscription below: "Boussole"Inscriptions & marks"Boussole"DimensionsH: 33 mm Dia: 167 mmMaterialMetalWoodSourceLa Perouse MuseumCredit lineDonated by French NavyOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesEuropean arrivals

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