The Dennis Shipyard in Toronto-- Part 4: Today

John Dennis' son, Joseph (1789-1867) was born in New Brunswick and was his father's heir. he was also a shipbulder but more interested in sailing the ships than building them.  He eventually moved to Weston.

The importance of the site of the Dennis Shipyard:

The first ship built for Britain, the HMS Toronto, was built there.  In 1999, a celebration of the bicentennial of the event was held on the Humber River.

Importance to archaeologists:  A dig is needed at the site before anything is done to it.  It should also be plaqued to commemorate the Dennis Shipyard and the HMS Toronto.

--Brock-Perry