Matthew Flinders Monument
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The paradise island with its rich history, Mauritius, does not fail to shower you with historical places to visit and take you back in time. One such significant marvel of the island is the Matthew Flinders Monument. It stands on the shore of Baie du Cap, 500 metres towards the west.
The Matthew Flinders Monument was unveiled on 6th November 2003 at Baie du Cap by Philippe de la Hausse de la Louviere, President of the Societe de L'Histoire of Mauritius. The bronze monument displays the structure of Matthew Flinders in a simple, stonewalled room marking his detention period and is surrounded by a chest, his flute, his loved cat Trim and a compass. The design of the monument is the work of Madame Szuszanna Szemok. Air Mauritius helped the construction in transporting bronze.
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About Mathew Flinders
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In fact, he was the first one to circumnavigate Australia. After being shipwrecked, he paddled for more than 700 miles to find land and save the men sailing with him. As a part of the process, he mapped treacherous coastlines and unexplored territories with high accuracy. He even encountered Aboriginal people who were unknown to the rest of the world. After meeting them, he saw new and strange creatures that were not yet discovered by science.
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