Rimouski in Rimouski-Neigette, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Naufrage du navire B.F. / Sinking of the Ship B.F.
le 14 mai 1952
CHS Noel Bernier capt 32 ans · Lucien Verreault 34 ans
Enoch Bernier 28 ans · Marius Parent 21 ans
Real Bernier 25 ans · Normand Beaudoin 21 ans
Francois Langelier 32 ans · Arthur Fournier 24 ans
Emilien Blais 24 ans · Gregoire Bouchard 17 ans
May 14, 1952
CHS Noel Bernier Capt 32 years old · Lucien Verreault 34 years old
Enoch Bernier 28 years old · Marius Parent 21 years old
Real Bernier 25 years old · Normand Beaudoin 21 years old
Francois Langelier 32 years old · Arthur Fournier 24 years old
Emilien Blais 24 years old · Gregoire Bouchard 17 years old
Erected by Captain Raynald Tremblay.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1952.
Location. 48° 31.021′ N, 68° 28.08′ W. Marker is in Rimouski, Québec, in Rimouski-Neigette. Marker is near the Empress of Ireland Museum, at Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historical Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 rue du Phare, Rimouski QC G5M 1L8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Les marins decedes en mer durant la guerre 1939-1945 (here, next to this marker); Naufrage du Brier Mist / Sinking of the Brier Mist (here, next to this marker); Ancre de service de l'Empress of Ireland (within shouting distance of this marker); Fumée de mer / Smoke from the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Vivre à / Daily Life at Pointe-au-Père (within shouting distance of this marker); Le hangar de la corne de brume / Fog Alarm Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); Bienvenue / Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); Père Nouvel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rimouski.
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