Comte de Paris (ship)

A memorial commemorating the arrival of the settlers
History
NameComte de Paris
RouteRochefort, France to Akaroa, New Zealand
Launched8 March 1840
Completed13 August 1840
General characteristics
Class & typeSailing ship
Tonnage501 tonnes

The Comte de Paris was a French sailing ship bound for Akaroa, New Zealand, in 1840. The purpose of the voyage was to develop a French colony in the South Island of New Zealand. The voyage was led by the Commissioner of the King of France, Captain Charles Lavaud, who was to represent the French in New Zealand until a governor arrived.

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