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Record 1 2014-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (Canada)
  • Heritage
OBS

With the outbreak of war in 1812, Fort Henry was built on Point Henry to protect Kingston and the Royal Navy dockyard in the event of an American attack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (Canada)
  • Patrimoine
OBS

Au moment du déclenchement de la guerre en 1812, Fort Henry est construit à la pointe Henry dans le but de protéger la ville de Kingston et l'arsenal de la marine royale contre une invasion des Américains.

OBS

Usage de la majuscule : dans une liste, sur une carte géographique, ou sur un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule; dans un texte suivi en français, la minuscule au générique est de rigueur.

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