Fort de la Martiniere
Fort de la Martiniere (1907-1943) - A Canadian coastal defense Fort established in 1907 in present day Levis City, Quebec, Canada. Located on the site of previous fortifications first established 1859 by the French as Fort Pointe-de-Levey and later the site of two British blockhouses. Abandoned in 1943.
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Fort de la Martiniere History
Part of the Harbor Defense of Quebec.
Established in 1907 on the south bank of the Saint Lawrence River just above the City of Quebec which is on the north bank.
During World War I two gun batteries existed here, the Upper and Lower Martiniere Batteries. The Upper Martiniere Battery was armed with two 7.5-inch MK C Vickers guns. The Lower Martiniere Battery had two 12-pounder quick firing (QF) MK 1 guns.
During World War II only the upper battery was operational, first with two 7.5-inch naval guns and later with two 6-inch guns. This battery seems to have been operational between 1939 and 1943 (conflicting signage about the dates).
Current Status
Historic site in Levis City, Quebec, Canada. Remains of the Upper Battery World War II gun emplacements and underground magazines. Buildings and magazine locked up and no on site presence but the site is open to the public. One interpretive sign and several markers. No period guns or carriages on display. No sign of the prevous French or British fortifications. Adjacent RV park located on some of the former fort property.
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Location: 9805 Boulevard de la Rive-Sud (Route132), Levis City, Quebec, Canada. Shares a common entrance road with the adjacent RV park. Maps & Images Lat: 46.8243675 Long: -71.1024186 |
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Visited: 16-29 Jul 2013
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