Oromocto - Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick
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Photo credits
CFB Gagetown
Tower location
Base Gagetown, approximately
26 km's from Fredericton
Tower information
(05-2010)
Built:
Height: 36 meters
Capacity:
This tower and the one at
CFB Trenton Ontario
are the only water towers, to our knowledge, that double duty as an observation post
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Oromocto
During the American Revolution, it was believed that the Americans would invade parts of New Brunswick - Maugerville/Sheffield being thriving English communities. A blockhouse was constructed on the Oromocto side of the river in 1777. The invasion never took place and the blockhouse was eventually razed. It was rebuilt during the war of 1812. In 1783 the United Empire Loyalists arrived. The community prospered and as the old Loyalists moved, or died, new blood came into the area. From Oromocto, these early settlers moved and founded the communities of Geary, Lincoln, Rusagonis and several others.
By 1833 shipbuilding had been established in Oromocto and Burton. Within a very short time many of the largest ships afloat were launched from local yards. During the years of sail, the local yards turned out at least twenty-two 500 ton ships. Masting operations had been carried on at Oromocto since as early as 1700. For more info on the history of Oromocto go to Town of Oromocto |
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