Fort James
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Barbara M
Springfield, MO3,236 contributions
Jan 2020
One of many fort locations around Tobago. Each has their own unique history, and the views are always magnificent. Tobago has such a unique and varied history, and I'm extremely lucky to have been able to visit!
Written 15 March 2020
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Ludo-Owen
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland1,141 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Nice old fort with a bit of historical explanations. The view was the best though. Nice ranger who gave good advice
Written 22 September 2019
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Bob T
Ely, UK238 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Co interesting place with lots of history and wonderful views of the boat from the high vantage point.
Written 16 February 2018
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Raimonds R
Riga, Latvia1,295 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Very nice, beautiful, interesting place, history fort in Caribes, Tobago island. British constructed it in place of courlander, latvian settlement there. No dislikes. Liked everything.
Written 14 May 2023
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gabriele2bago
Buccoo, Tobago20 contributions
Nov 2019
Fort James origins date back from 1760s. British built a ‘guard house’ and barracks as early as 1764. Four years later permanent barracks were constructed and the fort was put in a better state of defense. Fort James site is well maintained by the Tourism bureau and it is possible to see the remains of the fortification made of low coral limestone and faced volcanic stone walls, with brick work at their corners. In the bastion shaped structure are present four cannons: two 18 pounder showing the Tudor double-rose; one 18 pounder and one 6 pounder marked GR (George Rex). Also present the Powder magazine and a brick furnace to heat the shot before firing from the muzzle-loading cannons, for the purpose of setting fire to enemy warship (French improved the old time-consuming method of heating round shot by covering in the coals of a large wood fire by using specially-constructed furnaces to heat shot in their artilleries). Fort James was captured by the French in 1781, retaken by the British in 1793, occupied by the French again in 1802 and captured by the British under Sir Samuel Hood in 1803.
Fort James is part of Eurochamtt Historical Itineraries at La Tartaruga, Buccoo Bay.
Fort James is part of Eurochamtt Historical Itineraries at La Tartaruga, Buccoo Bay.
Written 2 December 2019
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CathyP315
Barrie, Canada73 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
It was a nice little stop off on our tour. An interesting bit of history and pretty grounds. I saw pigeon peas growing here. That was a first. The building is made of coral reef stones. Was very beautiful.
Written 19 February 2019
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caledoniavickie
caledonia38 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Spent a bit of time at the Fort overlooking c
Courlander bay.Very friendly and knowledgeable lady who man's the gate and explained about the fort,took pictures of us and was so friendly.Small fort with a nice view
Courlander bay.Very friendly and knowledgeable lady who man's the gate and explained about the fort,took pictures of us and was so friendly.Small fort with a nice view
Written 10 February 2019
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Azeem D
Greater London, UK90 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
First stop on the island tour with keinotwinisletours (contact via website) overlooking Courland Bay and the turtle nesting beach.
A very knowledgeable lady took us round the gardens and cannons explaining the history
Close to the mystery tombstone and well worth the visit
Thanks Keino
A very knowledgeable lady took us round the gardens and cannons explaining the history
Close to the mystery tombstone and well worth the visit
Thanks Keino
Written 24 October 2018
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tezpil
Portsmouth, UK4,737 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Named after James, Duke of Courland, Fort James is located in the quiet town of Plymouth which was established in 1760's by the British as a barracks. Overlooking Great Courland Bay, the remaining stone edifice and the four cannons sit on a well kept headland. The British army maintained a picket post here which in 1770 was attacked by rebellious slaves. In 1777 a four gun battery manned by the militia was erected to protect the shipping lanes in the Bay. In 1781 the Fort came under attack by the French who captured and occupied it until the island was recaptured by the British in 1793. The Fort is also located in close proximity to two other famous attractions in Plymouth: The Mystery Tomb of Betty Stiven; and the Courland Monument. Whilst here you might be lucky enough to see the Brown Herons diving for fish so look out for them across the bay.
Written 1 April 2016
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Suzie B Gluten-Free!
Clayton, CA304 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The fort is a historic site with the prerequisite cannons and stone hut. As a scenic view across the bay and over the sea it is worth the drive or walk to the tip of Plymouth. An effort has been made to paint the benches and make a beautiful spot to sit or picnic. The trees were in bloom and it really was beautiful.
Written 16 May 2024
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