CNHS - Survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence
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JDandDD
N 46° 13.875 W 063° 07.245
20T E 490689 N 5119748
On Peake's Wharf, Charlottetown, PEI
Waymark Code: WM4458
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 07/04/2008
Views: 17
Between 1827 and 1856 Captain Henry W. Bayfield undertook the first complete survey of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. His survey produced charts that were the navigation standard for the Gulf and River until the 20th century. His work laid the basis for the Hydrographic Service of Canada.
Classification: National Historic Event
Province or Territory: Prince Edward Island
Location - City name/Town name: Charlottetown, PEI, end of Peake's Wharf
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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