Officer's Kitchen - Gros Islet, Saint Lucia - Ovens and Kilns on Waymarking.com

From the Saint Lucia National Trust historical marker:

Although the heyday of Pigeon Island as a British base in the Caribbean was in the late eighteenth century during the Rodney period, the garrison continued to be manned until 1861.

Built originally in 1778, this kitchen consisted of four or five rooms and was rebuilt in 1824 after being damaged in the hurricane of 1817. The original eighteenth-century stone coursing remains, and the old fireplaces can be seen in the rooms.

From Pigeon Island:
"Between 1779 and 1782, Admiral George Rodney took over Pigeon island, and built Fort Rodney. To establish clear viewpoints, Rodney ordered all trees on Pigeon Island to be cut down. From the higher peak, Signal Hill, Rodney was able to observe the French naval base of Fort Royal on Martinique. In 1782, Admiral Rodney sailed from Pigeon Island to confront the French fleet, which he defeated in the Battle of Saints. Two barracks, with kitchen, were built in 1808 and used until 1901. Additionally, quarters for the commanding officer, and an Officer's Mess were built in 1808."

Type of Oven / Kiln: Brick Status: Historical Site Operating Dates: 1778 - 1901 Website: [Web Link] Additional Coordinate: Not Listed Additional Coordinate Description: Not listed

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