|
 CNHS - Halifax Dockyard - Arsenal de Halifax - Halifax, Nova Scotia Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 39.562 W 063° 35.551
20T E 453024 N 4945282
The royal dockyard, created in 1758, was formally transferred to Canada in 1910. Le premier arsenal royal, crée en 1758, fut officiellement remis au gouvernement canadien, en 1910.
Waymark Code: WMJGGQ
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/16/2013
Views: 4
Halifax Dockyard
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.
Chantier-Naval-d'Halifax
La création, en 1758, de ce premier arsenal royal de l’Amérique du Nord, démontra l’importance stratégique de Halifax et de son port. Il servit de dépôt principal à l’escadre nord-américaine jusqu’en 1819, quand l’on déménagea ses installations aux Bermudes. Jusqu’en 1905, l’arsenal de Halifax demeura le rendez-vous estival de l’escadre nord-Américaine et antillaise et symbolisa l’importance de la marine royale dans la vie sociale et économique de Halifax. En 1910, l’arsenal fut officiellement remis au gouvernement canadien et joua un rôle considérable durant les guerres mondiales.
Classification: Administered Site
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: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.
|