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Dumont Durville at Tonga
French admiral Dumont d Urville sails to Polynesia in the Astrolabe in search of remains of La Perouse : he visits Tonga and is received by the islands rulers
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1826 1829 Admiral Dumont Islanders Natives Pacific Perouse Polynesia Received Rulers Sails Search Tonga Visits Westerners Europeans
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when French Admiral Dumont d'Urville was warmly received by the rulers of Tonga during his search for the remains of the legendary French explorer La Perouse in the Pacific Ocean. The photograph depicts Dumont d'Urville aboard his ship, the Astrolabe, anchored in a tranquil Tongan harbor in 1826. The admiral, dressed in his full uniform, stands at the helm, gazing out at the islands with a sense of wonder and anticipation. Behind him, the crew of the Astrolabe can be seen working diligently to prepare for their encounter with the native people. The Tongan rulers, dressed in their traditional attire, approach the ship in a canoe, extending a friendly greeting to the European visitors. This meeting marked a significant moment in the history of Pacific exploration, as it was one of the first recorded interactions between the French and the Tongan people. The search for the remains of La Perouse, who disappeared in the Pacific in 1822, had been a driving force behind Dumont d'Urville's voyage. He had been commissioned by the French government to locate the missing explorer and bring his remains back to France for a grand funeral. Although he was ultimately unsuccessful in his mission, Dumont d'Urville's journey to the Pacific marked a new era of exploration and interaction between Europeans and the native peoples of the region. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of discovery and the complex interplay between Westerners and Islanders in the Pacific during the early 19th century.
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