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.
- Year: 2019
- Country: Canada
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Catbird Productions
- Keyword: shipwreck, 18th century
- Director: Henry Bernadet
- Cast: Patrick R. Bourgeois, Steeve Labrie