Shipwrecks Designated Historical Site in Kingston

From the August 4, 2015, Kingston (Can) Whig by Julia McKay.

Kingston has historical significance both above and below Lake Ontario.

The War of 1812 had Great Britain and her North American colonies fighting against the United States and led to the expansion of the "Provincial Marine" naval base established at Kingston in 1789.  Many ships were constructed there, especially during the great naval ships race if 1814,.

With the end of the war, many of these ships became unusable.  In 1834, the decision was made to close the shipyard.  The vessels there needed to be disposed.  Some were auctioned off and sold for scrap.

Others were deliberately sunk in Deadman Bay, but clear of the shipping channel.

Three of these are known:  HMS Prince Regent, HMS Princess Charlotte and the HMS St. Lawrence.

The site of these wrecks now has a commemorative designation.

--Brock-Perry