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Copyright © Don Bamford & Paul Carroll, 2009

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Wingfield, David, ca. 1789-1863

Four years on the Great Lakes, 1813-1816 : the journal of Lieutenant David Wingfield, Royal Navy / by Don Bamford and Paul Carroll.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-55488-393-6

1. Wingfield, David, ca. 1789-1863--Diaries. 2. Canada--History--War of 1812--Personal narratives, British. 3. Canada--History--War of 1812--Naval operations. 4. Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.)--History, Naval--19th century. 5. Sailors--Great Britain--Diaries. I. Bamford, Don II. Carroll, Paul, 1944-III. Title.

FC443.W55A3 2009 971.03’4092 C2009-900300-7

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Front cover: On October 14, 1814, lightning struck the HMS St. Lawrence while she sailed on a shakedown cruise. There was significant, but repairable damage, and several crewmembers were killed. Painting by Peter Rindlisbacher. Reprinted with the permission of the artist. Back cover: An aerial view of Wingfield Basin. Courtesy of Telfer Wegg.

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