Next stop: Fort Henry, Kingston. The fist Fort was built during the war of 1812 to protect the British dockyards in Navy Bay.
The present limestone citadel, constructed between 1832 and 1837, replaced the old fort as part of a larger plan for the defence of the recently completed Rideau Canal.
Commissariat stores were built to join the advanced battery with the main fort in 1841-42.
Fort Henry was garrisoned by British troops until 1871 when Canadian Gunnary Schools (forerunner of the Royal Canadian Artillery) took over.
Abandoned by the military in 1891the fort fell into disrepair. Reparation work started in 1936, and two years later the fort reopened as a historical museum.
Many of the rooms are equipped with adequate furniture and appear to be "just left" by the troops.
The beds are foldable to gain room during daytime as the bunker barracks are very small.
Only the senior officers could enjoy a "cosy" home.
Jeremias first walk brings him to the "Soldiers Canteen", as he is hungry as usual.
The piper greats us with "Rule Britannia" as we leave the site.
On our way towards Toronto we choose a campground not far off the motorway. Although this is quietly situated near the Great Lake, the traffic from the motorway cannot be overheared. And its time for some washing, and of cause another fire.
Not to forget, there seems to be a very busy train track not far away and the each train seem to use its horn :(
(c) Dirk Frantzen 2013 — published via iPad
Position:Kingston, Ontario
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