Story
This schooner, five-masted was built in 1918 by Foundation Co., Portland OR.
Historical Notes
In 1923 this vessel was reported to have been broken up.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1923 she was owned by the Government of France.
Name Significance
Joseph Simon Gallieni (24 April 1849 – 27 May 1916) was a French military officer, active for most of his career as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies where he wrote several books on colonial affairs.[1] Gallieni is infamous in Madagascar as the French military leader who exiled Queen Ranavalona III and abolished the 350-year-old monarchy on the island.
References
en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 09/01/2024)
