The Wandering Disciple

The colonial era fort just outside Nassau was designed to help defend the island nation from enemy attacks.  Fort Charlotte was built by Lord Dunmore following the American Revolutionary War.  Despite being the first line of defense for the city, Fort Charlotte never saw action and today is a popular tourist attraction in Nassau.  (Photo: April 21, 2010

A tunnel leads to the center of Fort Charlotte near downtown Nassau. Built atop a hill, the fort was ordered by Lord Dunmore to help protect the port. Constructed in 1789, the fort has never seen battle and is now a popular tourist destination. (Photo: April 21, 2010)

Built to help defend New Providence Island, Fort Charlotte sits high atop a hillside near the harbor. Its construction was ordered by Lord Dunmore at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Fort Charlotte was never used in battle and has been preserved as a tourist stop. You can view more photos of Fort Charlotte by clicking here (Photo: April 21, 2010)

Nassau, Bahamas: Located on the western boundary of Nassau, Fort Charlotte was constructed by the British to protect the harbor. Following the fortification of the Windward Island, the British leaders decided they needed to defend their island and Fort Charlotte was born. The fort was constructed under the orders of Lord Dunmore and was completed in 1789. It protected the island with an arsenal of cannons. The fort itself was protected with a moat and drawbridge. It also features a collection of ramparts and dungeons. Fort Charlotte was decommissioned by the War Office in 1891. The cannons were removed and the island was no longer fortified. During World War I, cannons were added but later removed after the war was over. Today the Fort remains in operation as a historical museum. Tour guides lead visitors on a tour of the fort along with the dungeons. From the top of the fort, visitors have a breathtaking view of Nassau and the harbor. To view photos of the fort, visit my For...