Fort Haldane

Fort Haldane stands on a hilltop with its cannons facing seaward, offering strategic views over the old shipping port of Port Maria.

The fort, constructed in 1759 during the Seven Years' War, received its name from General George Haldane, who served as Governor of Jamaica.

The fortress played a significant role during Tacky's Rebellion in 1760 when rebels seized weapons and gunpowder from its storage facilities.

The remaining structures include a brick building with two-foot-thick walls and two cannons that demonstrate military engineering from the colonial period.

Scientific calculations determined that only two high-accuracy cannons placed 1,000 feet above sea level could effectively protect the entire port.

Location: Saint Mary Parish

Inception: September 1759

GPS coordinates: 18.38330,-76.90000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:10