Cap 110, Slavery memorial in Le Diamant, Martinique.
Description
Cap 110 is a memorial made of fifteen concrete figures standing about 2.5 meters tall on the coastal cliffs near Anse Caffard. The figures are arranged in a triangular pattern facing out toward the Atlantic Ocean.
History
The memorial marks a ship sinking in 1830 when a vessel carrying enslaved people hit the reef and around 300 people died in the sea. Only about 86 people survived this tragedy.
Culture
The site draws visitors during May commemorations when traditional music, drumming, and wrestling performances create a gathering space for collective remembrance. These expressions connect people to the history held within this place.
Practical
The site is open year-round at no cost and can be reached easily from the coastal road of Le Diamant without hiking long distances. The figures are best viewed during daylight hours when the sun illuminates them clearly against the ocean backdrop.
Did you know?
Each concrete figure weighs around four tons and was filled with sand sourced from Trinidad and Tobago, linking the islands through the materials used. The placement of the figures follows a specific 110-degree angle toward Africa, giving the arrangement a symbolic geographic orientation.
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