Navy Island Royal Naval Shipyard

Navy Island Royal Naval Shipyard
Niagara River, Ontario
Type Shipyard
Site information
Controlled by Royal Navy
Site history
Built 1700s
In use 1763 – 1822
Battles/wars War of 1812
Garrison information
Garrison French naval base 1700s; Royal Navy base for Lake Erie after 1763

Navy Island Royal Naval Shipyard was a Royal Navy yard in Ontario.

Located on Navy Island in the Niagara River, it served as a French naval base in the early 18th century and was acquired by the British in 1763. The Royal Navy used it for their Lake Erie fleet during the War of 1812. Abandoned by the navy, it was formally acquired by Canada in 1822. It is now a National Historic site and managed by the Niagara Parks Commission.

Ships built (two sloops and three schooners), repaired or defending or stationed at the base included:

(1) - built in Chippawa

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Coordinates: 43°03′19″N 79°00′35″W / 43.0554°N 79.0096°W / 43.0554; -79.0096

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