Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Sir Samuel Cunard
1787-1865
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 24, 2019
1. Sir Samuel Cunard Marker
Born in Halifax of Loyalist parentage, Cunard founded in the maritime provinces a commercial empire embracing banking, lumber, land, coal and, especially, shipping. Involved in transatlantic steam navigation from its early days, by 1839 he had won an Admiralty contract for a fixed schedule service to carry the Liverpool-Halifax-Boston mail. In July 1840 the Britannia, the first regular Cunarder, made her maiden crossing in 13 days. Having provided ships for service during the Crimean War, he was created a baronet in 1859. In 1861 he transferred his headquarters from Halifax to England, where he retired.
Né à Halifax de parents loyalistes, Cunard établit un empire commercial dans les Maritimes où il fut marchand de bois et de charbon, banquier et surtout armateur. Avant eu des intérêts dans la navigation transatlantique, il signa en 1839, avec l'Amirauté, un contrat pour le transport régulier de la poste entre Liverpool, Halifax et Boston. En juillet 1840, le Britannia, premier vapeur de la nouvelle ligne Cunard, faisait sa première traversée en treize jours. Durant la guerre
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 44° 37.492′ N, 63° 33.842′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker is on Ta39 Road, 0.3 kilometers south of Point Pleasant Drive when traveling south. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the Harbour Lookoff (Harbor Overlook) parking lot, on the east edge of Point Pleasant Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Halifax NS B3H 1B5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. (1923- 2012) (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Polish Immigration Memorial (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Passage to a New Beginning • Passage à un nouveau monde (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Lest We Forget (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); British Home Children / Petits Immigres Britanniques (approx. 1.5 kilometers
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 24, 2019
2. Sir Samuel Cunard Marker
(wide view looking west • Point Pleasant Park in background)
(wide view looking west • Point Pleasant Park in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
