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Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive
Description From Owner:
- 8 mi SW of Souris in Lot 56. School district c1880. P.O. Sailor's Hope 1884-1913.
- The bay was named by Samuel Holland in 1765 for Sir William Howe (1729-1814), 5th Viscount Howe, Commander-in-Chief in America in 1755 under whom Holland had served during the Seven Years War, 1756-63.
- Howe later played a major role in the American Revolutionary War at the 1755 Battle of Bunker Hill and in the capture of New York.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
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