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 "ESCAPE OF THE ROYAL GEORGE 1812" ~ Greater Napanee Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 08.417 W 076° 51.114
18T E 351875 N 4889121
This plaque, describing the escape of the British Corvette "Royal George", through a gap into the Bay of Quinte's North Channel, is located in Greater Napanee.
Waymark Code: WMEEQ7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/18/2012
Views: 19
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Opposite here is the gap between Amherst Island and the eastern tip of Prince Edward County. On November 9, 1812, the British Corvette "Royal George" (22 guns), commanded by Commodore Hugh Earl(e), was intercepted off False Duck Islands by an American fleet, comprising seven ships under Commodore Isaac Chauncey. Pursued by the enemy, "Royal George" escaped through this gap into the Bay of Quinte's North Channel. The chase resumed in light winds the following day when she arrived safely in Kingston harbour. Chauncey, intent on capturing the largest British warship then on Lake Ontario, attacked her in the harbour, but after exchanging fire with "Royal George" and shore batteries, was forced to withdraw.
Address or location of plaque: On the south side of Highway 33 just west of Road 21.
Physical location of plaque: Other location
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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