The 7 Acadian Ships

From: The Acadian-Cajun

More on the passengers here: Acadians In Gray

In 1785, Spain paid for 7 ships to transport Acadians to settle in Louisiana. For Spain, it meant settlers to buffer the zone between Spanish land and the British land. For the Acadians, it meant a chance to join their fellow Acadians and to regain some of what they lost during the Exile. - from The Acadian Cajun

The ships:

LeBon Papa - arrived on Jul 29, 1785, 156 on board

La Bergere - arrived on Aug 15, 1875, 273 on board

Le Beaumont - arrived on Aug 19, 1785, 176 on board

Le St. Remi - arrived Sept 10, 1785, 341 on board

L'Amitie - arrived on Nov 8, 1875, 270 on board

LaVille d'Archangel - arrived on Dec 3, 1785, 309 on board

LaCaroline - the final ship, arrived on Dec 17, 1785, 77 on board