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Wrecking of the Amphitrite
- When
- 1833
- Where
- Boulogne-sur-Mer
The chartered ship Amphitrite wrecked in 1833 with heavy loss of life while transporting female convicts to New South Wales.
The vessel was engaged in penal transportation, moving convicted criminals to distant colonies. The disaster occurred off Boulogne-sur-Mer, a location on the French coast of the English Channel. The incident resulted in significant casualties among the transported population.
Sources
- Amphitrite (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2019-11-12
- Boulogne-sur-Mer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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