History | |
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France | |
Name | Chameau |
Launched | 1717 |
Fate | Sank August 27, 1725 |
General characteristics | |
Displacement | 540, 600 or 650 tons |
Beam | 31 feet (9.4 m) |
Draught | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
Armament |
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The French ship Chameau or Le Chameau (Camel) was a wooden sailing ship of the French Navy, built in 1717.[1][2] She was used to transport passengers and supplies to New France (in present day Canada), making several trips. Nearing the end of her last voyage, a storm blew her onto some rocks on August 27, 1725. She sank, with the loss of all aboard; estimates range as high as 316 dead. In 1965, Alex Storm and his associates located the wreckage near Chameau Rock, and recovered a treasure of gold and silver pieces.