SIEGE OF QUÉBEC

Opposing Forces

British Army, Americans and Navy The Royal Navy

Since the task assigned to the army under Wolfe's command was to go up the river to Québec, Wolfe needed a powerful and efficient navy to transport soldiers, food and ammunition to their destination. The St. Lawrence River was in fact very difficult to navigate and this alone was a strong obstacle for any invader to overcome. The Navy also had to back up army attacks, a task that was brilliantly accomplished in Québec.

During the expedition, the British fleet was under the command of Admiral Charles Saunders. His second in command was Rear Admiral Philip Durell, and Rear Admiral Charles Holmes was third in command. These men commanded a fleet of 320 ships, including 49 warships.

British Naval Forces at the Beginning of the Siege of Québec (June 1759)

 

 

Source : Charles Perry Stacey, Quebec, 1759 : the siege and the battle, Toronto, Robin Brass Studio, 2002, Appendice F, p. 215-220.

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