Halifax Dockyard - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posted by: 
Weathervane
N 44° 39.562 W 063° 35.551
20T E 453024 N 4945282
The creation in 1758 or the royal dockyard, the first in North-America, recognized and enhanced the strategic importance of Halifax and its harbour.
Waymark Code: WM165QP
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/12/2022
Views: 1
Inscription on the plaque:
The creation in 1758 or the royal dockyard, the first in North-America, recognized and enhanced the strategic importance of Halifax and its harbour. This served as the principal depot for the North American squadron until 1819, when that function was transferred to Bermuda. Nevertheless it continued until 1905 to be the summer rendezvous of the North America and West Indies squadron and to symbolize the importance of the Royal Navy to the economic and social life of Halifax. In 1910, the dockyard was formally transferred to Canada. Revitalized during two world wars, it still serves Canada's Navy.
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Government of Canada
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1758
Related Website: [Web Link]
Give your Rating: 
|
Visit Instructions:
Please submit your visiting log with a picture of the object and include some interesting information about your visit.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|