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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1796-1866) - A British colonial Martello tower established in 1814 at Magruder Beach on McNab Island, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by Colonel [[Gustavus Nicolls]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1796-1866) - A British colonial Martello tower established in 1814 at Magruder Beach on McNab Island, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by Colonel [[Gustavus Nicolls]]. Completed in 1828 and placed in use as a lighthouse. | ||
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Sherbrooke Martello Tower (1796-1866) - A British colonial Martello tower established in 1814 at Magruder Beach on McNab Island, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by Colonel Gustavus Nicolls. Completed in 1828 and placed in use as a lighthouse.
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Sherbrooke Martello Tower History
Part of the Harbor Defense of Halifax.
One of five Martello Towers built for the defense of Halifax Harbor. The towers were mainly designed to provide land side protection for water facing batteries. The five Halifax Harbor Martello Towers were:
| Tower | Built | Designed by | Fort | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Martello Tower | 1796 | Capt. James Straton | Point Pleasant | ||
| Duke of Clarence Martello Tower | 1798 | Capt. James Straton | Fort Clarence | Dartmouth | |
| Duke of York Martello Tower | 1798 | Capt. James Straton | York Redoubt | ||
| Fort Charlotte Martello Tower | 1812 | Capt. Gustavus Nicolls | Fort Charlotte (2) | George's Island | |
| Sherbrooke Martello Tower | 1814 | Col. Gustavus Nicolls | Magruder's Beach on McNab's Island |
The Sherbrooke Martello Tower was built of granite to be 32' 7" high, with a diameter 50' at the base. The tower was originally designed to be two stories high but a third story was added in 1828 to house a lighthouse. The tower was designed to mount seven 24-pounder cannons, four on the lower level and three on the second floor.
The tower was completed in 1828 and placed in use primarily as a lighthouse. The structure remained up until after World War II when it was replaced by the present lighthouse.
Current Status
Destroyed, site built over by the current McNab's Island lighthouse, archeological remains only.
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Location: Magruder Beach on McNab Island, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Maps & Images Lat: 44.602293 Long: -63.533614 |
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Sources:
- Piers, Harry, The Evolution of the Halifax Fortress 1749-1928, The Public Archives of Nova Scotia, 1947, 155 pages, page 105
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