Fort Frederick (3)

Fort Frederick (3) (1812-1870) - First established in 1812 on Point Frederick in Kingston Harbor, Ontario, Canada. Named for General Sir Frederick Haldimand, Governor of Quebec (1778-1786). Abandoned as a fortification in 1870.

8 Inch Rifled Armstrong Gun	Fort Frederic Tower with Old Fort Ruins in Foreground
Fort Frederick Interior

Fort Frederick History

Rear wall and Sallyport

Outerworks Guardhouse

Current Status

On the grounds of the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The later works remain, including the Fort Frederick Tower and several cannons mounted in the tower and on the earthworks. The Fort Frederick Tower houses the Royal Military College Museum and has excellent collections of artifacts and armament. Open to the public during summer months.

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Location: At the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Maps & Images Lat: 44.2274368 Long: -76.4697111 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Frederick
• Wikipedia - Fort Frederick
• Official Site

Visited: 29 Jul 2012

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