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Fort Frederick, Military fort in Kingston, Canada

Fort Frederick features a Martello tower with a diameter of 18 meters at its base and stands 14 meters high on Point Frederick.

The fort participated in the Battle of Kingston Harbour in 1812, successfully defending against an American naval squadron under Commodore Isaac Chauncey.

The Royal Military College Museum within Fort Frederick preserves military artifacts and documents from the early development of Canadian defense structures.

Fort Frederick remains open for visits through the Royal Military College of Canada, with guided tours available through the museum collection.

Alexander Mackenzie, who later became Canada's second prime minister, worked as a construction foreman during the building of the Martello Tower.

Location: Kingston

Part of: Kingston Fortifications, Rideau Canal, Point Frederick Buildings

Website: http://rmc.ca/cam/mus/index-eng.php

GPS coordinates: 44.22890,-76.46860

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:52

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