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Location DB > Bahamas > New Providence Island > Nassau > Fort Fincastle  Name Fort Fincastle  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by CopySix on 10/25/2005 1:14 AM last modified by Jupiter on 2/28/2006 2:52 AM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description Small fortification once containing three artillery batteries.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Active Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby  Physical Information Address Bennet's Hill Nassau, New Providence Island Bahamas Owner: Government of Bahamas See a map of this location  Hazards  Interesting Features Fort Fincastle, built Lord Dunmore, who had a penchant for constructing unnecessary forts at great expense. Designed in the shape of a paddle-wheel steamer, the fort was a place to look out for marauders who never came. It was eventually converted into a lighthouse, as it occupied the highest point on the island.  Security Measures locked gates  Historical Dates Built: 1793 Closed: 0  Required Equipment flashlight  Recommended Equipment  History The British colonized the Bahama islands in the 17th century. At that time, they were in competition with the French and Spanish for control over many of the Caribbean islands. They also had to beware of pirates who plied the local waters. As a result, they built three forts in and around Nassau to protect the town from their enemies. Today the forts remain, and it is interesting to visit them and imagine what it was like to have lived in them hundreds of years ago. Fort Fincastle (named for Royal Governor Lord Dunmore aka - Viscount Fincastle) was built on Bennet's Hill in 1793 to guard "all the town and road eastward where the enemy might possibly effect a landing." The fort never saw battle, and was later used as a lighthouse, and then a signal tower. Fort Fincastle can be reached by climbing the Queen's Staircase. In 1793, slaves cut these 66 steps out of sandstone cliffs.  Media Coverage  Future Plans  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries October 2005 Trip Tue, Oct 25th, 2005 posted by CopySix 8 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Mickael on 3/14/2006 2:08 AM.  Latest Changes on Feb 28 06 at 2:52, Jupiter changed the following: Province / State (please use full name) on Oct 25 05 at 1:48, CopySix made this location available on Oct 25 05 at 1:47, CopySix swapped pictures 1 and 6 on Oct 25 05 at 1:47, CopySix updated gallery picture Fincastle aerial. on Oct 25 05 at 1:45, CopySix updated gallery picture Near Stairs on Oct 25 05 at 1:44, CopySix updated gallery picture Fincastle bow on Oct 25 05 at 1:43, CopySix updated gallery picture Fincastle Interior on Oct 25 05 at 1:42, CopySix updated gallery picture Fincastle Interior on Oct 25 05 at 1:41, CopySix updated gallery picture Stairs to deck on Oct 25 05 at 1:40, CopySix updated gallery picture Fincastle Interior  Forum Threads about this Location   Subject Started By Replies Views Last Post Old warfare Local Hero 1 1751 8/3/2006 1:46 PM by CopySix  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 140 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738465920 pages have been generated.