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In 1785, Spain paid for 7 ships to transport Acadians to settle in Louisiana. For Spain, it meant settlers to buffer the zone between Spanish land and the British land. For the Acadians, it meant a chance to join their fellow Acadians and to regain some of what they lost during the Exile.
La Bergere
The second ship left France
on Saturday, May 14, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on August 15, 1785 after
93 days at sea.
Le Beaumont
The third ship left France on
June 11, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on August 19, 1785 after 69 days
at sea.
Le Saint-Remi
The fourth ship left France
on Thursday, June 27, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on September 10, 1785
after 75 days at sea.
L'Amitie
The fifth ship left France on
August 20, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on November 8, 1785 after 80 days
at sea.
La Ville d'Archangel
The sixth ship left France on
August 12, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on December 3, 1785 after 113
days at sea.
La Caroline
The final ship left France on
October 19, 1785. It arrived in Louisiana on December 17, 1785 after 54
days at sea.
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