Le Saphir de Saint-Louis

In Saint-Louis Cathedral, at La Rochelle, in a chapel filled with merchant marine ex-votos, there’s a painting that witnesses the tragedy of The Saphir in 1741. This schooner was becalmed for days and days in inter-tropical waters, with 271 slaves and 30 crew members on board. This painting is like a secret door in a Cathedral that opens on to the great History…

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Movie
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Episode Duration
35 mins
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
35 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2015
Season
2015
Average Score
52%
Mean Score
52%
Ratings
4
Popularity
4
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0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
FR

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In Saint-Louis Cathedral, at La Rochelle, in a chapel filled with merchant marine ex-votos, there’s a painting that witnesses the tragedy of The Saphir in 1741. This schooner was becalmed for days and days in inter-tropical waters, with 271 slaves and 30 crew members on board. This painting is like a secret door in a Cathedral that opens on to the great History…

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