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This
poem appeared in the Halifax Herald on Tuesday
February 23, 1892 (page 3), only three and a
half months before Fenerty's death. This was
his very last poem. The poem is in memoriam
of Admiral Sir Provo William Parry Wallis (1791
- 1892). Sir Provo Wallis was born in Halifax,
NS. He entered the Royal Navy in 1804 and served
for almost 80 years. In 1812 Wallis was a Second
Lieutenant on the HMS Shannon, and participated
in the sea battle with the American ship Chesapeake
in 1813. Upon the loss of his Captain in battle
he took command of the fleet and led his crew
into victory over the battle at sea. |
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