Navy Island

1761

Text from the plaque

The British used Navy Island from 1761 to 1764 as a shipyard in which to build the first British decked vessels to sail the upper lakes. These were essential in maintaining the supply lines westward during Pontiac's uprising, 1763-4. Thereafter the island remained undisturbed until 14 December 1837 when William Lyon Mackenzie, after being defeated at Toronto, led a "Patriot" army from Buffalo to occupy it. Swift reaction by local militia and British regulars prevented his moving to the mainland and on 14 January 1838, facing a hopeless situation, he abandoned the island.

Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.

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The Region of Niagara
The City of Niagara Falls
In a parking area on the east side of the Niagara Parkway
4.0 km south of the bridge over the Welland River in Chippawa

Also recorded for this place: The Region of Niagara

N 43 02.645 W 79 01.053

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Recorded November 2009. Check current access before visiting.