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Louisburg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Louisburg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Louisburg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1850....the once renowned harbour of Louisburg suggests itself as the locality [for a railway terminus]; it being situated in the important island of Cape Breton - the most eastern land and harbour of Nova Scotia [in Canada], and, consequently, the nearest by many leagues to the Continent of Europe...it is scarcely possible to imagine one of easier and safer access. It is capacious, and very capable of containing an immense fleet...the circular spot of rock in the foreground is called Wolfe's Battery...Directly below this eminence, lining the shore, are the ruins of [the] fort and its two remaining towers, the eastern and western. The lighthouse is the building on the left distant headland. The harbour entrance is about 400 yards wide, and has a deep unobstructed channel, limited to this breadth by the three islands on the right...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Louisburg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1850: A Glimpse into Nova Scotia's Historic Seaport This evocative image, captured in 1850, presents Louisburg Harbour in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a once renowned harbour of great significance in the 19th century. The harbour, situated on the most eastern land and harbour of Nova Scotia, is the nearest point to the European continent, making it an ideal location for a railway terminus. Its ease of access and safety, coupled with its vast size and depth, make it an impressive and capable harbour capable of accommodating an immense fleet. The circular spot of rock in the foreground, known as Wolfe's Battery, adds to the harbour's grandeur. Below this eminence, the ruins of the fort and its two remaining towers, the eastern and western, stand as a testament to the area's rich history. The lighthouse on the left distant headland serves as a beacon for sailors navigating the waters. The harbour entrance, about 400 yards wide, boasts a deep, unobstructed channel, limited only by the three islands on the right. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, showcases the harbour's impressive size and the sailing ships anchored within. The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, dotted with sails, adds to the scene's serene beauty. This engraving, a product of the Victorian era, offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of Louisburg Harbour, Cape Breton, and the significant role it played in the transportation and commerce of the 19th century.
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