Quebec Expedition (1711), British expedition to capture the city during the Queen Anne's War or War of the Spanish Succession; the expedition turned back after ships foundered on the coast of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
The fleet arrived in Boston on 24 June, and the troops were disembarked onto Noddle's Island (the present-day location of Logan International Airport).
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Queen Anne replaced him with Robert Harley, a political opponent of the Duke of Marlborough, who had also fallen out of favour.
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The expedition was planned by the administration of Robert Harley, and was based on plans originally proposed in 1708.
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The failure was an early setback in Robert Harley's "blue water" policy, which called for the aggressive use of the navy to keep England's enemies at bay; however, Harley continued to implement it, withdrawing further resources from European military campaigns.
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Rear Admiral of the White Sir Hovenden Walker was given overall command of the expedition, with Brigadier John Hill in command of the land forces.
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The expedition's leaders, Admiral Hovenden Walker and Brigadier-General John Hill, were chosen for their politics and connections to the crown, and its plans were kept secret even from the Admiralty.
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