2024 - Conférence Forces navales françaises libres

A talk about the sailors of the Free French Navy who lost their lives in Australia

Join us for a captivating lecture led by Patrick Llewellyn, President of the Nicolas Baudin Institute, who conducts historical research on the great maritime scientific expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries.

These expeditions explored Australia's coastlines and the vast unknown expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

Discover the intriguing stories of the Free French Navy sailors who lost their lives in Australia during World War II, as Patrick delves into their adventures and the deep connections between France and Australia.

Talk will be in English