Shipwreck at Egg Island

2019 • 0h 45m • Documentary

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.

Director

Henry Bernadet

Writers

Patrick R. Bourgeois

Status

Released