La Republique Francaise aux Marins De L/Allier 1879-1907 From FNS La Place 29 Aprril 1993 En Souvenir This column was erected by the French Govt in memory of French nationals who fell victim to yellow fever ??? In those days victims ??? were washed onto shore ?? French sailors and interred here. 1er Avril 1989 Patrouilleur "La Glorieuse" Mar ne Nationale Alliance Francaise French sailors Died 1879 Ages unknown Four unknown French sailors were re-interred here in 1907. They and 76 fellow passengers and crew of the naval ship Allier, died at sea early in 1879. They were on a voyage from France to New Caledonia when yellow fever soon after a refuelling stop in Java. The Allier diverted to Cooktown for medical assistance. A rudimentary quarantine station was established on the north shore of the Endeavour River. After a stay of nearly two months the survivors set sail for New Caledonia. Four bodies were washed ashore following a 1907 cyclone. They were identified as victims who had died soon after the Allier had arrived off Cooktown. Cooktown Cemetery

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Latitude -15.475438888888, Longitude 145.240188888888
Latitude -15° 28’ 32", Longitude 145° 14’ 25"