George Cross Island Association George Cross Island Association The George Cross Island Association is a charitable organisation that was initiated to honour and remember those that suffered during the Siege of Malta (World War II). The association has branches across the UK and a branch in Malta. The Patron of the G.C.I.A. is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, Prince Phillip who himself served in Malta. The George Cross Island Association was founded by retired British Navy man Fredrick James Plenty (1921 to 1996). With the help of his one time Captain and a group of like minded veterans and servicemen, the association
Island of the Cross cross the river. The Island of the Cross is known for wild camping and various outdoor activities. The island turns to be a breakpoint or starting point for raids by boat down the river to Notre-Dame-de-Montauban. Many canoeists begin their expedition down the rapids of the Batiscan River from the Canadian National Railway iron bridge that spans the mouth of the Miguick River (Quebec), located just in front of the island. Island of the Cross The Island of the Cross (Île à la Croix) is located in the middle of the Batiscan River, at the northern edge of the eastern