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The plaques commemorate the re-enactment of the encounter between Matthew Flinders and Nicholas Baudin in 1802. The re-enactment was undertaken in 1986 as part of the celebration for the South Australia 150 year jubilee.
Location
| Address: | Granite Island, Victor Harbor, 5211 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.562722 Long: 138.629919 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 1986-10-18 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 1986-10-18 |
Dedication
`The Encounter`
On 8th April, 1802 Captain Matthew Flinders in "Investigator" and Captain Nicholas Baudin in "Le Geographe" met at a point approximately 24km south east of this island.
On Saturday 18th October, 1986 as part of South Australia`s Jubilee 150 celebrations a re-enactment of that meeting was conducted by ships of the British, French & Australian Navies.
Kim Bonython Chairman
Jubilee 150 Board
Plaque :
H.M.A.S. Flinders
Lieutenant Commander Robert J. Willis, R.A.N. participated in Jubilee 150 celebrations off Granite Island
18th October, 1986
Plaque :
H.M.S. Amazon
Commander John Lippiett, M.B.E. participated in Jubilee 150 celebrations off Granite Island
18th October, 1986
Plaque :
Commandant Blaisson
Le Capitaine de Fregate Pierre M. Burtschell participated in Jubilee 150 celebrations off Granite Island
18th October, 1986
