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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
LOUISBOURG
QUAY:
A STUDY OF ITS CONSTRUCTION, UTILIZATION AND HISTORY
FROM 1716 TO 1760
BY
RODRIGUE LAVOIE
(Under the Direction of: W. Stevenson, B. Pothier)
(Maps and Plans drawn by Rodrigue Lavoie and Angela Brown)
(Assembled by Lynda Smith)
November, 1965
(Fortress of Louisbourg Report H B 5 E)
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not included here.
For these, please consult the original report in the archives of the Fortress of
Louisbourg
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GENERAL CONCLUSION
The Louisbourg quay was closely related to the civil planning of the town, it formed an important part of its fortifications and, at the same time, seems to have satisfied the requirements of trade and navigation. As part of the town plan, it was so built that it facilitated the drainage of the streets and protected that part of the town from the violence of the sea. Its fortified wall completed the enceinte of the town and its terreplein formed a large area for absorbing enemy canon fire. Finally, its various facilities insured case of trade and navigation in a natural harbor.
What conclusion can we draw regarding this important part of the construction of the town of Louisbourg? The various projects, which were modified and reduced owing to their excessive cost, have nevertheless brought into being a solid complex meeting the fundamental requirements of utility and beauty. We must stress the excellent work of the engineer Verrier who managed to build something lasting and well laid out, and also the contribution made by the English who made very useful improvements to the wharves. The excessive preoccupation with economy, of course, led to certain defects: all were agreed that the wall was not high enough and the wharves, which were often built in haste, were constantly in need of repairs. Be that as it may, the quay remained one of the most satisfactory structures in the town, and was the only one not to require continual rebuilding.