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Shipwreck at Egg Island
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Shipwreck at Egg Island

(Le naufrage de L'Île aux Oeufs)

201945mDocumentary

Overview

Patrick Bourgeois dives into the history of one of the worst naval tragedies that ever occurred in Quebec. In 1711, Admiral Hovenden Walker lead a 75-ship English fleet, carrying 15 000 soldiers, towards Quebec City. Eight of his boats shipwrecked on l’Île-aux-oeufs and 1000 people lost their life.

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Released
Original Title
Le naufrage de L'Île aux Oeufs
Production Countries
Canada