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Researching
the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Recherche sur la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg Lieu historique national du Canada
Tall
Ships At The Fortress
and Town of Louisbourg
Photo Gallery of Reconstructed Tall Ships in Louisbourg Harbour during the 20th Century
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Niagara Tall Ship - Louisbourg Harbour, 2000
NIAGARA USA |
Class:
B ; Rig: brig ; Length:
198' LOA ; Mast Height: 118' ; Built: 1988, Erie, Pennsylvania ; Tonnage: 492 Gross Crew N/A; Distinctive features: black hull, yellow gunports and sweep (oar) ports, very traditional rig with single topsails. Comments: Replica of Oliver Perry's flagship at Battle of Lake Erie, incorperates some timber of 1813 vessel. Good representation of Royal Navy brigs based in Halifax and privateer brigs such as Liverpool's Rover and Sir John Sherbrooke. ; Name Origin: Named for border River in Great Lakes ; Sources: Niagara ship brochure & web site: http://www.brigniagara.org/niagara.htm |