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Section
Entrance |
Welcome to Fortress Saint
John! |
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The Forts
Martignon, St. Jean,
Menagouche, and Frederick |
Several fortifications built on the same
site through the 17th and 18th centuries; a National Historic Site. |
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Fort
Howe |
Fort Howe was born during the American
Revolution, with additions being added from that era until WWII. It has been
designated as a National Historic Site. |
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Lower Cove /
Barrack Green |
Built during the 18th century, the
Barrack Green was destroyed by fire in the 19th century. The early 20th century
saw the Lower Cove armoury built. This area served as a focal point during WWI
and WWII. |
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Red Head
Battery |
A WWI training ground and WWII dummy
position, this battery originated in the 19th century. |
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Drummond
Blockhouse |
Dating from the War of 1812, this site
last saw action in 1866. |
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Carleton
Martello Tower |
Stemming from the War of 1812, it was
manned during the Fenian Raids. Some of this National Historic Site's
roles have been as a WWI Detention Centre and WWII anti-aircraft position /
Fire Command Post. |
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Partridge
Island Battery |
Born in the 18th century, this important
site saw military service over a 147 year period. Today, only about two dozen
of its structures are still visible. |
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Camp
Torryburn |
A military summer training camp opened in
the 1860's, it has seen little use since the beginning of the 20th
century. |
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Negro Point /
Dufferin Battery |
Built in the 1860's in response to fears
of an American invasion, it has served as a training area, artillery position,
and gravel pit! |
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Courtenay Bay
Breakwater Battery |
This battery was used to engage
motor-torpedo boats. It was closed in late 1944. |
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Fort
Mispec |
A major counter-bombardment position for
Saint John, this was also the focal point of the Royal Canadian Navy's wartime
communications. |
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Sheldon Point
Dummy Battery |
This battery served as a decoy for
potential enemy attack. |
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East End
Grounds |
This area served as quarters for several
active and reserve units. |
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Reserved |
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Fortress Saint John
Credits |
Information about the creators of the
Fortress Saint John section of the Heritage Saint John WWW site. |
