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Failure of the Quebec Expedition

When
1711
Where
North shore near Pointe-aux-Anglais
Episodes
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In 1711, a British naval force under Walker attempted to attack Quebec during Queen Anne's War. The expedition failed when weather drove the fleet onto the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, resulting in the wrecking of eight ships and the drowning of 890 personnel.

Episodes

  1. 22 August 1711 · North shore near Pointe-aux-AnglaisWrecking of the Fleet

    Weather drove the fleet onto the north shore of the Saint Lawrence, wrecking eight ships and killing 890 people.

Background and detail

The Wrecking. After reaching the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the fleet faced fog, currents, and strong winds. On 22 August, these conditions drove the ships toward the north shore near Pointe-aux-Anglais. Eight ships were wrecked, causing the deaths of 890 soldiers, sailors, and women in a major naval disaster.

People involved

Sources

  1. Quebec expedition (1711) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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