The Royal Navy in Nova Scotia Waters

"Position of Pier's, Howe's & Mabury's Boats, coming in at the Last Regatta held at Halifax, 26 September 1838." The naval vessel is probably HMS Melville, flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Halket.

Date: 1838

Artist: J.C. Beamis, Jr.

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Collection: Album no. 8 p.1