Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel

Louis-Marie-François Tardy de Montravel, often Louis Tardy de Montravel  (28 September 1811 in Vincennes – 4 October 1864 in Elbeuf)  was a French admiral, explorer and colonial administrator. He served as the second commandant of New Caledonia from 1 January 1854 to 31 October 1854.