Images from the re-enactment event at the Royal Military and Naval Establishment at Penetanguishene, Ontario in June 96.

This event was mainly a training exercise in the operation of Longboats attacking positions from a ship. Skills involved in rowing, saililng, forming up and loading troops from a ship, musket and canon drills, etc were all worked on during this weekend.

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At the Establishment.

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Under way.

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The Bounty boat under sail.

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Longboat approaching ship.

 

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Longboats attacking.

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Forming up.

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Troops landing.

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Furling the main.

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Longboat "Surveyor" under oars.

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"Royal George" under oars.

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Getting organized.