Episode 2 of 2
Arrival at Cherbourg
- When
- 30 September to 8 December 1840
- Where
- Roadstead of Cherbourg
The frigate Belle-Poule arrived in Cherbourg on 30 September 1840, bringing Napoleon's remains from Saint Helena.
The Belle-Poule, commanded by Prince de Joinville, returned to Cherbourg on 30 September 1840. The transfer of the remains from the frigate to the steamship Normandie occurred in December, executed with significant ceremony that attracted artistic attention.
Sources
- French frigate Belle Poule (1834) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-08
- Retour des cendres Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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