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 CNHS - Provo Wallis - Halifax, Nova-Scotia Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 39.562 W 063° 35.551
20T E 453024 N 4945282
Provo Wallis joined the Royal Navy in 1804. He distinguished himself during the War of 1812 and became a full admiral in 1863. Provo Wallis entra dans la marine royale en 1804. Il se distingua durant la guerre de 1812 et fut promu amiral en 1863.
Waymark Code: WMJG7M
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/14/2013
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Sir Provo William Parry Wallis
Provo Wallis was born in Halifax, where his father was a dockyard employee, and joined the Royal Navy in 1804. As second lieutenant of HMS SHANNON he distinguished himself in the fight with USS CHESAPEAKE, and brought the captured American frigate into the harbour of his native town on June 6, 1813. After a long career on various European and American stations, he became a full admiral in 1863. He died at Funtington, England, as Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo Wallis.
Sir Provo William Parry Wallis
Né à Halifax, où son père était employé au chantier naval, Provo Wallis entra dans la marine royale en 1804. Lieutenant en second du HMS SHANNON, il se distingua dans l'engagement avec le USS CHESAPEAKE et, le 6 juin 1813, il ramena au port de sa ville natale la frégate américaine capturée. Après une longue carrière dans diverses stations européennes et américaines, il devint amiral en 1863. Lorsqu'il mourut à Funtington (Angleterre), il était amiral de la flotte sir Provo Wallis.
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: Nova Scotia
Location - City name/Town name: Halifax
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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