Shipwreck at Egg Island
Patrick Bourgeois dives into the history of one of the worst naval tragedies that ever occurred in Quebec. In 1711, Admiral Hovenden Walker lead a 75-ship English fleet, carrying 15 000 soldiers, towards Quebec City. Eight of his boats shipwrecked on l’Île-aux-oeufs and 1000 people lost their life.
Release Date: 2019-10-24
Documentary
Official website: https://catbirdproductions.ca/en/productions/naufrage-ile-aux-oeufs
