The British North America and West Indies Station-- Part 3

Halifax, Canada, was the main base for the Royal Navy during the Seven Years War (French and Indian), American Revolution and War of 1812.

In 1818, Halifax became the summer base of operations of the N.A.& W.I. Station (North American and West Indies).   For the rest of the year, headquarters was switched to Bermuda.

Bermuda was chosen, besides the weather, as a base from which the British Navy could better watch the United States.

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