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King Island9 December 1802 - 14 December 1802

The scientists set up camp, their tents are shredded in a storm and they shelter with a party of English sealers. Captain Robbins arrives on the Cumberland carrying a letter from Governor King. Baudin believes the Governor fears a French land grab. His suspicions are confirmed when the Union Jack is unfurled next to the French camp.

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  • French camp on King Island
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur or Nicolas-Martin Petit
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—18036

  • Chiton—Polyplacophora sp.
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—72070

  • Purple sea star—Patiriella brevispina
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—74038

  • Spotted wobbegong—Orectolobus maculatus
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—76785

  • Elephant seals—Mirounga leonina
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80001

  • Elephant seals—Mirounga leonina
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80002

  • Wombat—Vombatus ursinus
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80 071

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    Spotted–tailed quoll—Dasyurus maculatus
    Artist Charles-Alexandre Lesueur
    Muséum d’histoire naturelle, Le Havre—80107-1