Westphal, Philip National Historic Person

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Image not available (© Parcs Canada/Parks Canada 2011)
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(© Parcs Canada/Parks Canada 2011)
Address : Halifax, Nova Scotia

Recognition Statute: Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date: 1945-05-16
Life Date: 1782 to 1880

Other Name(s):
  • Westphal, Philip  (Designation Name)

Importance: Admiral (1866) in the Royal Navy, served in America and Europe

Plaque(s)


Existing plaque: in Administration Annex, HMC Dockyard Halifax, Nova Scotia

Born at Preston, 1782 Entered the Royal Navy, 1794 Served in American and European waters Rear Admiral, 1855; Vice Admiral, 1862; Admiral, 1866 Died at Ryde, England, 16th March, 1880