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The Royal Engineers in Halifax

Halifax Citadel

Piers note: No. 304. Citadel: Ditch and Scarp (ironstone) of western Curtain and the Flank of Southwest Demi-bastion; with ensign flagstaff in distance. West Ravelin is just out of picture to right. Looking Southeast from flank of Northwest Demi-bastion. In Scarp of curtain, to left, are seen two gunports enfilading the west (?) ditch of the West Ravelin.

Date.: ca. 1879

Reference: Royal Engineers Nova Scotia Archives number 6819 (Piers 304)

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