A battery of two cannons was erected on this site in 1812 by Lieutenant Blansmard R.E. as a protection against raids by American Privateers and was maintained until 1815. Government of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Greenspond battery plaque
Greenspond, Newfoundland & Labrador
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Inscription
Greenspond Battery
A battery of two cannons was erected on this site in 1812 by Lieutenant Blansmard R.E. as a protection against raids by American Privateers and was maintained until 1815. Government of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Street View
Location
Greenspond battery plaque
33 Main Street
Greenspond
Newfoundland & Labrador
Greenspond battery plaque
33 Main Street
Greenspond
Newfoundland & Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.068111
Long. -53.56716
Lat. 49.068111
Long. -53.56716