The Founding Of The Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009

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July 17th to 19th, 2009: The Founding Of The Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA. On the weekend of July 17 to 19, 2009, the Canadian Navy will sponsor a major historical re-enactment weekend of the 18th Century on the Halifax waterfront, and in the Historic Waterfront Properties, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the permanent establishment of the Navy at Halifax, in 1759, by Rear Admiral Philip Durell. The chance to take part in an 19th Century longboat flotilla, or animate and bring to life the historic waterfront of Halifax as characters of the mid-18th Century, amidst an incomparable setting of over 60 "Tall Ships" from all over the world, will be offered to men and women able to present authentic and quality first-person representations of seamen and their companions, from officers and their ladies to foredeck hands and their tavern wenches, marines, garrison soldiery, tradesmen, street entertainers and hawkers, and other colourful characters out of the 18th Century. As a Navy sponsored event, meals, accommodations and other assistance to re-enactors are being planned at the University of King's College (founded 1789) , Naval Reserve divisions and elsewhere. Social events, tavern special welcomes, receptions aboard ship, and a host of other attractions are being developed. Think about coming to celebrate this historic event, in a warm and welcoming seaport rich with history. For information: Captain(N) Victor Suthren The Founding of the Royal Navy Dockyard 1759-2009 Box 668, 506 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Canada, suthren@magma.ca