Waging war on Signal Hill
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Artist Sid Butt’s depiction of what Signal Hill looked like at dawn Sept. 18, 1762, following a night of bombardment on Fort William by the British. This is the final stage of the recapture of St. John’s, and the French surrender will soon take place. Lt.-Col William Amherst can be seen in the foreground (red coat) conferring with Royal Artillery officers. — Image courtesy of Parks Canada
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The view from Ladies Lookout today. This is the highest point on Signal Hill, where the British and French battled 250 years ago. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
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When the British attacked the French on Signal Hill in 1762, the soldiers would have climbed up in this area used by modern-day hikers. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
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The view French soldiers likely had of Britishcoming from Cuckhold’s Cove. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
Artist Sid Butt’s depiction of what Signal Hill looked like at dawn Sept. 18, 1762, following a night of bombardment on Fort William by the British. This is the final stage of the recapture of St. John’s, and the French surrender will soon take place. Lt.-Col William Amherst can be seen in the foreground (red coat) conferring with Royal Artillery officers. — Image courtesy of Parks Canada
The view from Ladies Lookout today. This is the highest point on Signal Hill, where the British and French battled 250 years ago. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
When the British attacked the French on Signal Hill in 1762, the soldiers would have climbed up in this area used by modern-day hikers. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
The view French soldiers likely had of Britishcoming from Cuckhold’s Cove. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram
A portion of the Debieg map of 1763 points out places where the French had added to the fortification of St. John’s. At the mouth of the narrows it reads, “Four cannon placed by the French Commodore.” A little further in the harbour it reads, “3 cannon placed by the enemy.” Also noted by the dotted line is the boom the French placed across the harbour. — Submitted image
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