Fort Frederick, Stone fort in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The fort contains stone walls, powder magazine, and blockhouse structures positioned on a natural elevation overlooking Algoa Bay and Baakens River mouth.
British forces constructed Fort Frederick in 1799 as a defensive position against potential French invasions during the period of Napoleonic Wars.
This provincial heritage site represents the earliest permanent British military presence in the Eastern Cape region, leading to Port Elizabeth's establishment.
Visitors can access Fort Frederick daily from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees, with available parking facilities near the fortification.
The fort maintains its original 18th-century muzzle-loader cannons, including two 8-pounder guns and one 5.5-inch Howitzer on display.
Location: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
GPS coordinates: -33.96659,25.62144
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:32
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