Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas
Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore, this fort was named after the wife of King George III, Queen Saharia Charlotte. The middle bastion, Ft. Stanley and the western portion, Fort D'Arcy were added later. The fort has a moat, dungeons, underground passageways.
Forty-two cannons were installed there. They only fired in training have never been used in an act of war. All the pictures have been taken by Elena.
More about Nassau and Bahamas:
Photos of Nassau.
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| Fort Charlotte. General view. |
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| Fort Charlotte, the largest one on New Providence at 100 acres. |
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| Located one mile west of downtown Nassau, just off West Bay Street, the fort sits on a hill overlooking the far west end of the harbour, |
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| The Fort Charlotte commands an impressive view of Paradise Island, Nassau, and the harbour. |
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| It is one of several English forts that are still standing in Nassau. |
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| These canons have never fired in an act of aggression. |
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| The downtown is only a short walk away from the fort. |
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| The fort sits a short walk west of downtown Nassau and the cruise ship terminal. |
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| The fort has never been used in battle. |
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