McKay, Donald National Historic Person

Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia
Plaque (© Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 2011)
Plaque
(© Parks Canada/Parcs Canada 2011)
Address : Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia

Recognition Statute: Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date: 1938-05-19
Life Date: 1810 to 1880

Other Name(s):
  • McKay, Donald  (Designation Name)

Importance: World renowned designer and builder of clipper ships "Flying Cloud"

Plaque(s)


Existing plaque:  Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia

Designer and builder of the "Flying Cloud", "Sovereign of the Seas", and many other world famous clipper ships. His genius carried wooden shipbuilding to a new peak of perfection. Born at Jordan Falls, N.S., 4th September, 1810. Died at Hamilton, Mass., 20th September, 1880.