Fort Amherst, Military fort and lighthouse in St. John's, Canada.
The complex includes a stone lighthouse tower standing 8 meters tall with military fortifications built into the cliffside overlooking St. John's harbor entrance.
The British military constructed the original fortifications in 1777 under Captain Robert Pringle to protect St. John's harbor from French naval forces.
Fort Amherst represents the military engineering traditions of British colonial defense, with its strategic placement and architectural design reflecting 18th-century military principles.
The lighthouse emits a white flash every 15 seconds with a range of 17 nautical miles, guiding ships through the narrow entrance of St. John's harbor.
Two QF 4.7-inch B Mark IV guns remain mounted at their original World War II positions, demonstrating the fort's evolution from colonial defense to modern warfare.
Location: St. John's
Inception: 1813
GPS coordinates: 47.56360,-52.68044
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:37
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