Fort Fincastle, Colonial fort in Nassau, Bahamas.

Fort Fincastle stands on Society and Bennet's Hills, built from cut limestone in 1793. Its outline is shaped like a paddle steamer, with a projecting bow. From the top of the Queen's Staircase, the fort overlooks Nassau, Paradise Island and the eastern approaches to New Providence.

Lord Dunmore ordered construction of this fort in 1793 to defend Nassau against pirates and potential threats. The structure became an important defense point for the colonial settlement.

The fort was named after Lord Dunmore and served as a key defense point for the settlement. Visitors can still see the cannons that once guarded the harbor and its approaches.

The fort is accessible through several routes, including the famous Queen's Staircase, which makes the climb up Bennett's Hill easier. Guided tours help visitors understand the structure's history and design in detail.

The fort's paddle-steamer outline is best seen from above or on a map. Its lighthouse role ended in September 1817, when a new light on Paradise Island took over; only afterwards was it used as a signal station, not both at once.