Amherstburg Navy Yard
Amherstburg Navy Yard (1796-1813) - A fortified British Navy Yard established in 1796 after the Revolutionary War in present day Amherstburg, Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Abandoned and burned by the British in 1813 during the War of 1812. Also known as King's Navy Yard.
Part of the Harbor Defense of Amherstburg.
A fortified British navy yard established in 1796 as a replacement for Detroit Navy Base. Served as a shipyard and supply post for the British Navy on Lake Erie and Lake Huron. During the War of 1812 several warships were built at Amherstburg including the General Hunter and the Queen Charlotte. These ships participated in the British capture of Detroit on 16 Aug 1812.
The situation was reversed on 10 Sep 1813 when Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie, The defeat made all the British installations along the lakes vulnerable and the decision was made to abandon the Navy Yard and Fort Amherstburg.
Current Status
Part of King's Navy Yard Park, Amherstburg, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
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Location: King's Navy Yard Park, Amherstburg, Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Maps & Images Lat: 42.102306 Long: -83.113632 |
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- North American Forts - Amherstburg Navy Yard
- Ontario Plaques - Amherstburg Navy Yard]
- Canada's Historic Places - Amherstburg Navy Yard
Visited: 16 Aug 2013
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