Bouchard Monument - Monterey, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 36° 36.363 W 121° 53.739
10S E 598767 N 4051739
A monument to Hippolyte de Bouchard.
Waymark Code: WMBEWC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ECPirates
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The plaque is located by the Monterey Presidio. Hippolyte de Bouchard was a privateer who attacked the fort in Monterey in 1818. The attack forced the Spanish to flee and the flag of Argentina to fly for one day.
Site Description: Marker

Date of Pirate Activity (Estimated): 1818

Reference Web-link or Book Title: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippolyte_de_Bouchard

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