Kingston, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Kingston Navy Yard
The Navy Yard established in 1789 as a trans-shipment point for the Great Lakes and as the Provincial Marine's Lake Ontario base was administered by the Admiralty after 1813. During the War of 1812 Commodore James Yeo, R. N., commanded a considerable squadron built in these yards, including the 112-gun ST. LAWRENCE. This base posed a constant threat to the Americans, who never felt strong enough to risk a direct attack. The Rush-Bagot agreement of 1817, which limited armaments on the lakes, brought about a decline in activity, and by mid-century the yards were closed.
French:
L'arsenal de la marine, construit ici en 1789 par la Provincial Marine et administré par l'Amirauté à compter de mars 1813, était le port de transbordement des Grands Lacs. Le commodore James Yeo y commanda durant la guerre de 1812 une flotte considérable construite ici, dont le plus imposant navire fut le ST. LAWRENCE. Les Américains, pour des raisons stratégiques, voulaient s'emparer de l'arsenal mais ne passèrent jamais à l'action. Le désarmement naval convenu lors de l'accord Rush-Bagot (1817) immobilisa l'activité à l'arsenal. Au milieu du siècle son utilité périclita devant les nouveaux moyens de transport.
Erected 1935 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 44° 13.778′ N, 76° 28′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Ontario. Marker is on Point Frederick Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the Royal Military College of Canada grounds, in front of the Stone Frigate and east of the Parade Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Point Frederick Drive, Kingston ON K7K 7B4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stone Frigate (within shouting distance of this marker); Strategic Importance / Importance Stratégique (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir James Lucas Yeo (about 240 meters away); Point Frederick Buildings (about 240 meters away); Commodore’s Residence, 1815 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Point Frederick (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort Frederick (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Point Frederick Artillery Battery (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
More about this marker. Kingston is independent from the surrounding Frontenac County.
Also see . . . Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard - Wikipedia. Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard was the only Royal Navy base on Lake Ontario, countering the American naval base at nearby Sackets Harbor, New York during the War of 1812. During the War, British naval operations on the Lake Ontario were centered at Point Frederick, at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Cataraqui Rivers at Lake Ontario. In 1812, the Provincial Marine operated only four vessels armed with 20 short-barreled guns. After May 1813, when the Royal Navy units under Commodore Sir James Yeo took command of the facility, it grew rapidly. (Submitted on May 22, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
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