Fort de Rocher, French fortress on Tortuga Island, Haiti.
Fort de Rocher stands on a plateau 700 meters from the coastline at 70 meters altitude, featuring two bastions and stone staircases carved into rock.
French engineer Jean La Vasseur constructed the fort in 1640 as the first French stronghold on Tortuga Island, establishing control for King Louis XIII.
The fortress includes a central tower known as the pigeon loft, where La Vasseur maintained his private quarters until his assassination in 1652.
The fort contained a natural cave system for storing supplies and ammunition, plus a spring that provided water for up to 300 soldiers and 24 cannons.
The fortress entrance incorporated a single pathway with a raised ladder system that functioned similarly to a medieval drawbridge for additional protection.
Location: Λα Τορτύ
GPS coordinates: 20.00889,-72.71167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:23
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