Chimney Island - St Lawrence River
N 44° 28.190 W 075° 50.382
18T E 433211 N 4924401
A lonely chimney is all that remains from a War of 1812 Garrison.
Waymark Code: WME27E
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/24/2012
Views: 25
The coords will take you to a plaque describing Chimney Island (Bridge Island), it says the following:
"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."
The island is actually a national historic landmark, but all that remains of this once mighty military installation is the chimney that remains on the island.
Cheers
CZ
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