Fort William, British colonial fort in Anomabu, Ghana.
Fort William features stone walls, prison chambers, and military architecture designed by engineer John Apperly on Ghana's central coastline.
The British African Company of Merchants constructed Fort William in 1753 after destroying the previous Fort Charles to prevent French occupation.
Between 1702 and 1708, Fort William became a major export center with records showing over 30,000 people transported from Anomabu to Caribbean colonies.
The fort operates as a community library and welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM under the management of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
Commander Brodie Cruickshank added an upper floor to the fort in the 1830s and renamed it after King William IV of England.
Location: Central Region
Inception: 1640
Part of: Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
GPS coordinates: 5.17419,-1.11890
Latest update: May 17, 2025 04:58
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