The Battery (St. John's, NL)
Sept 6, 2010 16:49:08 GMT
Post by imec on Sept 6, 2010 16:49:08 GMT
The tangle of winding roads and small wooden houses which cling to Signal Hill on the north side of The Narrows (the entrance to St. John's harbour) is known as The Battery. The name stems from the location's importance as a battery of defense for the harbour during war time.
The lighted marker in the channel marks "Chain Rock". As early as 1770, a chain was attached to this rock and linked to "Pancake Rock" on the other side of the channel to prevent the entry of enemy ships. During World War I, the chain was replaced with anti-submarine nets.
The lighted marker in the channel marks "Chain Rock". As early as 1770, a chain was attached to this rock and linked to "Pancake Rock" on the other side of the channel to prevent the entry of enemy ships. During World War I, the chain was replaced with anti-submarine nets.
