CNHS - Chimney Island (Bridge Island) - Mallorytown Landing, Ontario
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N 44° 28.190 W 075° 50.383
18T E 433209 N 4924401
CNHS plaque at a convenient roadside stopping place with great views of the St Lawrence and Bridge Island.
Waymark Code: WMB6CA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/10/2011
Views: 13
Plaque text reads;
During the War of 1812, the St. Lawrence River was the lifeline of Upper Canada along which virtually all military and civilian supplies were transported from Montreal to Kingston. Fear that the Americans might attempt to block the passage of material prompted the fortification of Bridge Island / Chimney Island as a shelter for the “supply bateaux” and a base for British gunboats. A blockhouse was completed early in 1814 and a circular battery with an 18-pounder constructed. These defence works were maintained by a detachment of the 57th Regiment and artillerymen during 1814, but fell into disrepair soon after the war.
Classification: National Historic Site
Province or Territory: Ontario
Location - City name/Town name: West of Mallorytown Landing.
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]
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