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Expedition Preparation in Reloncaví Sound
- When
- 1851-September 1851
- Where
- Reloncaví Sound
Following Bernardo Philippi's death in 1851, Vicente Pérez Rosales took over expedition duties and began clearing trees in the Reloncaví Sound.
The expedition was originally entrusted to German naturalist Bernardo Philippi. After Philippi died in 1851, Vicente Pérez Rosales assumed his responsibilities. By the end of September, Rosales started chopping trees in the Reloncaví Sound, utilizing local woodsmen from Huar, Maillen, Huelmo, and Calbuco.
Sources
- Puerto Montt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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