Confluence Point
West Alton, Missouri
The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially departed from Camp Dubois (also called Camp River Dubois) on May 14, 1804, under the command of William Clark.
Departed at 4:00 PM on May 14, 1804.
Around 42 men, including the permanent members of the Corps of Discovery, soldiers, and French boatmen (engagés).
Set out using a massive 55-foot keelboat and two smaller wooden canoes (pirogues).
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