Radeau Land Tortoise
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This vessel possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of
the United States of America.
Built by British and provincial forces in 1758, the seven-gun, 26-oar French and Indian War gunboat was sunk two miles north of this point to prevent enemy capture. The only surviving example of her class, she remains at a depth of 107 feet.
1998
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Marker is at the intersection of Beach Road and Fort George Road, on the left when traveling east on Beach Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
