French ship Chameau
| History | |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Name | Chameau |
| Launched | 1717 |
| Fate | Sank August 27, 1725 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 540, 600 or 650 tons |
| Beam | 31 feet (9.4 m) |
| Draught | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
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The French ship Chameau (French pronunciation: [ʃamo]) or Le Chameau (Camel) was a wooden sailing ship of the French Navy, built in 1717. She was used to transport passengers and supplies to New France (in present day Canada), making several trips. Nearing the end of her last voyage, a storm blew her onto some rocks on August 27, 1725. She sank, with the loss of all aboard; estimates range as high as 316 dead. In 1965, Alex Storm and his associates located the wreckage near Chameau Rock, and recovered a treasure of gold and silver pieces.