Amherstburg Royal Naval Dockyard

The Royal Naval Dockyard occupies a rectangular parcel of land along the Detroit River, serving as a strategic maritime construction facility.

Following Great Britain's surrender of Detroit in 1796, the dockyard became the primary British naval base west of Kingston until its destruction in 1813.

Four brass plaques on a monument within the current park explain the naval significance and military operations that occurred at this location.

The 4.25-hectare municipal park contains formal gardens, walking paths, and mature trees along the banks of the Detroit River.

The dockyard constructed four warships for the Lake Erie detachment of the Provincial Marine during the period leading to the War of 1812.

Location: Amherstburg

Inception: 1796

Website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=13965

Address: Dalhousie Street

Website: https://historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=13965

GPS coordinates: 42.10150,-83.11360

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:22