FIRST - Royal Dockyard - Halifax Nova Scotia
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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. It served as the principal depot for the North American squadron until 1819.
Waymark Code: WM12G8W
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/22/2020
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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.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1758
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