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unusual facts about Isle de France



Patamar

Back in Isle de France (now Mauritius), Bouvet suggested the use of armed Patamars to General Decaen, Governor General of the French possessions in the East Indies, to conduct reconnaissance and raids on the British.

Souillac, Mauritius

In 1787, Vicomte de Souillac decided to create a port for the south and south-west of the then Isle de France.


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French corvette Revenant

She was taken to Isle de France, where she was repaired and recommissioned as Victor in the French Navy, under Lieutenant Nicolas Morice.

Souillac, Mauritius

Vicomte de Souillac left Isle de France on the 5th of November 1787.