This plaque was erected in 1959.
Capture of the Anne Memorial Plaque
Amherstburg, Ontario
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Inscription
CAPTURE OF THE "ANNE"
1838
On January 9, 1838, a force of Canadians and Americans
sympathizing with Mackenzie's Rebellion, sailed from
United States territory and landed on Bois Blanc Island.
The schooner "Anne", supporting the invasion, cruised
along the Canadian mainland firing on structures near Fort
Malden. Defending militia under Col. T. Radcliff returned
the fire, disabling the helmsman and damaging the rigging.
The "Anne" grounded on Elliott's Point and those aboard
were captured. Their leader, Dr. E.A. Theller, an Amercian
citizen of Irish birth, was later imprisoned in the Quebec
Citadel but made a successful escape.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
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Location
Capture of the Anne Memorial Plaque
779 Front Road South
Amherstburg
Ontario
Capture of the Anne Memorial Plaque
779 Front Road South
Amherstburg
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 42.0850272
Long. -83.1130564
Lat. 42.0850272
Long. -83.1130564