Overview History of the HMS St. Lawrence During the War of 1812, the Great Lake Ontario was landlocked, forcing both the colonies and the British to build warships on the lake if they wanted to dominate its waters. Along the…
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The fortifications and buildings at Fort Niagara were originally designed for trade and the repulsion of Indian and British attacks, these fortifications include the French Castle and two blockhouses. However they were not designed very well to repel attacks from…
Comments closedPainting of Fort Niagara (from Rice University, Google Images) Old Fort Niagara, considered gateway to the upper great lakes, has a rich history befitting a fortification that has stood since the early 1700’s. Over time, the fort has seen the ownership of…
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