Conference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920

Pornic

Wednesday 20 May 2026

at 19:00

  • Conference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination Pornic
  • Conference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination Pornic
  • Conference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination Pornic
Conference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination PornicConference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination PornicConference: The sinking of the liner AFRIQUE in 1920 Luc Corlouër Destination Pornic

Presentation

Conference proposed by Pornic Histoire, led by Luc Corlouër  
  On the program
  • Immerse yourself in one of the greatest tragedies in French maritime history  
  • The Pornic Histoire association invites you to a unique lecture hosted by Luc Corlouër, a passionate writer and lecturer. In January 1920, the liner Afrique, en route to Dakar, sank off the coast of Vendée, taking nearly 600 passengers with it.
  • Through a documented and captivating account, Luc Corlouër will revisit the circumstances of this disaster, the shattered destinies of the passengers, and the gray areas that still surround this century-old shipwreck. An evening to honor the memory of those who perished and understand the issues of the time.

 
 Practical information:
  • Time: conference starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • Prices:
    • Free for members (remember to bring your membership card!)
    • €5 for non-members
  • Contact and information: asso.pornichistoire@gmail.com



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FaresMinMax
20/05/2026 - 20/05/2026
MemberFree
Non member5.00€

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Destination
Espace culturel du Val Saint-Martin
Rue Jules Ferry
44210
PORNIC
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.11718
Longitude : -2.09299

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