Fort Montagu, Stone fort in Nassau, Bahamas.
Fort Montagu stands at the eastern end of Nassau Harbor, featuring four cannons and thick limestone walls constructed for naval defense purposes.
Military engineer Peter Henry Bruce supervised the construction of Fort Montagu in 1741, establishing it as the first defensive structure on New Providence Island.
The fort represents British colonial military architecture of the Caribbean region, with its strategic positioning and structural design reflecting 18th-century defense methods.
Visitors can explore Fort Montagu daily between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with guided tours available at the East Bay Street location.
United States Marine Corps executed their first successful amphibious landing at Fort Montagu during the Battle of Nassau in 1776.
Location: Nassau
Inception: 1741
GPS coordinates: 25.07366,-77.30658
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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