Fortaleza de Santo Amaro da Barra Grande - Guaruja, Brazil
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saopaulo1
S 23° 59.674 W 046° 18.421
23K E 367048 N 7345757
Historic fort in Guaruja overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Waymark Code: WM39M9
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 03/01/2008
Views: 28
The fort was erected in 1584 after the attack on Santos by English pirate Edward Fenton. During its time, it defended against attacks by the French, the Dutch and the British. The chapel that is on the grounds used to be the gun powder storage room.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1584
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portuguese colony
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: Good
This site is administered by ----: City of Guaruja
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
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]
If admission is charged -: Not Listed
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
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