(MARINE) TARDY DE MONTRAVEL (Louis François... - Lot 404 - Vermot et Associés

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(MARINE) TARDY DE MONTRAVEL (Louis François... - Lot 404 - Vermot et Associés
(MARINE) TARDY DE MONTRAVEL (Louis François Marie) Rear Admiral in 1864 (Vincennes (94) 1811 - 1864) - Brilliant mission in Brazil. Appointed in August 1852 to the Command of LA CONSTANTINE in the China Seas Division. During a 4-year campaign, he reconnoitered the coasts of New Caledonia, ensured that France took possession of them and laid the first foundations of the city of Port-de-France (Nouméa). During the Crimean War, he joined the China squadron. - IMPERIAL NAVY. Signed as Captain of the Subdivision of INDO-CHINA, on board the Corvette LA CONSTANTINE on Dec. 24, 1853 (Stamp). 1p infolio. "In accordance with the authorization of M. le Contre-Amiral, Commander in Chief of the Naval Division of LA RÉUNION and L'INDOCHINE, ..., M. GRANDIN is ordered to embark on board the Corvette LA CONSTANTINE in the capacity of volunteer Aspirant."
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