Title

Fort Fincastle and the Water Tower, New Providence, Bahamas

Photographer

Preview

Uniform Title

The Bryant Slides Collection

Photo Description

Fort Fincastle, completed in 1793, with its brick walls was built by the Royal Governor of the islands, Lord Dunmore (also known as Viscount Fincastle). This uniquely shaped fort has a triangular projection and rounded side which sits atop Bennet Hill. It is located near the top of the Queen's Staircase. Later, Fort Fincastle served as a lighthouse until 1816 and then was used as a signal tower. The Water Tower and cannons can be seen in the image.

Keywords

New Providence Island (Bahamas); Fort Fincastle (Nassau, Bahamas); Bahamas -- Description and travel; Historic sites -- Bahamas -- Nassau; Fortifications -- Bahamas -- 1750-1800; Military Installations -- Bahamas -- 1750-1800; Ordnance – Bahamas; Water towers -- Bahamas

Format

image/jpeg

Size Original

35 mm

Coverage-Temporal

Bahamas -- North America --Nassau, New Providence Island

Identifier

DP0003456

Identifier (Genre)

Transparencies

Rights

All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576

Collection

Nassau- Hopetown Slides

Link to Descriptive Guide

https://scua.library.ucf.edu/repositories/4/resources/105

Recommended Citation

"Fort Fincastle and the Water Tower, New Providence, Bahamas" (1959). British West Indies Bahamas HopeTown Slides. 11.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/bwi-slides-hopetown/11