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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
The fatal stabbing of Able Seaman (AB) James "Jim" Quinn occurred on the evening of July 14, 1976. The incident took place just outside the North Gate of HMCS Stadacona (CFB Halifax) on Gottingen Street. AB Quinn was a 20-year-old sonarman serving aboard the destroyer HMCS Annapolis at the time of his death.
On the night of July 14, 1976, AB Quinn was returning to the base when he became involved in a physical altercation with a civilian. The confrontation escalated rapidly, and Quinn was stabbed in the chest near the entrance to the naval barracks. Despite the immediate intervention of naval sentries and subsequent transport to the Victoria General Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
A 19-year-old Halifax man was subsequently arrested and charged with non-capital murder in connection with the slaying.
Following a naval memorial service held in Halifax for his shipmates, his remains were returned to Ontario for a private family funeral and interment.
"Sailor Slain Near Base Gates." The Chronicle Herald, July 15, 1976. (Print: Newspaper/Reference Publication) "Murder Charge Laid in Sailor's Death." The Mail Star, July 16, 1976. (Print: Newspaper/Reference Publication) Nova Scotia Archives. Court Records of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, 1976-1977. (Print: Legal Reference)
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