"FORT CHARLES" - Jamaica
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N 17° 56.121 W 076° 50.549
18Q E 304851 N 1983999
The first fort to be erected in Port Royal was Fort Charles. It was built in the late 1650-60 and was originally called Fort Cromwell but was renamed Fort Charles.
Waymark Code: WM17YQ
Location: Jamaica
Date Posted: 02/16/2007
Views: 191
The fort underwent several changes between 1656-1670. In 1667, the fort had 36 guns and by 1765 it had 104 guns and a garrison with 500 men.
This fort war originally called Fort Cromwell. In 1662, six years after it had been built, it was renamed. The new name was in honour of the restoration of the British Monarchy in King Charles II to the English throne in 1660. The fort was built in the shape of a ship, almost surrounded by water.
Within the Fort are the office and former living quarters of Horatio Nelson who came to Port Royal in 1777 at the age of 19. Two years later he became the Commander of Fort Charles. These two structures now house the Fort Charles Maritime Museum. Admission gets entry to both attractions.
Fort Charles
Kingston, NB E5N Jamaica
+1 876 967 8438
jnht@cwjamaica.com
Open Hours
9:30a-4:30p M-Su
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1650
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United Kingdom
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Ruins; established paths around the displays
This site is administered by ----: Jamaica National Heritage Trust
If admission is charged -: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
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