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  • Historical Timeline of HMCS Cornwallis & CFB Cornwallis

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    Historical Timeline of HMCS Cornwallis & CFB CornwallisFor Cornwallis Museum OnlineThis timeline preserves the full arc of Cornwallis—from its wartime origins to its modern legacy—and honours every civilian and Veteran whose life passed through its gates. Pre‑History: The Name Behind the Base1749 — Edward Cornwallis founds HalifaxThe future base takes its name from Edward Cornwallis,…