Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. Monumental expedition from France Instead, colonists landed on the coast of Texas, Began a doomed journey. LEADER:
In 1684 Established a colony near Mississippi River warm-water port La Salle missed Texas coast. Turned back Sailed home to France. La Belle, sank to the muddy bottom of Matagorda Bay.
Ship #3 lead by Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. Was a supply ship. Freeze- day 40 people aboard.
There were over 80 barrels which included: plates and bowls cooking pots utensils chess backgamm on pieces buckles from clothing
There were over 80 barrels which included: navigators' instruments Candlesticks a brass powder flask and a stoneware jar nested brass pots clay pipe stems
Cannon from La Belle
La Belle today: Bullock Museum Austin, Texas Transferred to the Texas A&M lab.
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