King Island
9 December 1802 - 14 December 1802
The scientists set up camp, their tents are shredded in a storm and they shelter with a party of English sealers. Captain Robbins arrives on the Cumberland carrying a letter from Governor King. Baudin believes the Governor fears a French land grab. His suspicions are confirmed when the Union Jack is unfurled next to the French camp.
Baudin
French camp on King Island
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur or Nicolas-Martin Petit
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—18036
Chiton—Polyplacophora sp.
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—72070
Purple sea star—Patiriella brevispina
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—74038
Spotted wobbegong—Orectolobus maculatus
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—76785
Elephant seals—Mirounga leonina
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80001
Elephant seals—Mirounga leonina
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80002
Wombat—Vombatus ursinus
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80 071
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Spotted–tailed quoll—Dasyurus maculatus
Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80107-1
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