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#Tobago #FortCampbellton


While we are on the topic of Charlotteville. 
I took this picture using my 
phone's panoramic view on 
my birthday last year :)

This is Fort Campbellton, 
Charlotteville, Tobago. 

It must have been the perfect day because this picture is perfect.



Fort Campbellton


According to visittobago.gov.tt this is NOT a fort despite commonly being called "Fort Campbellton". It is in fact a Battery.

Batteries were positioned in various bays where sugar was loaded on the island.

This battery of two guns was erected in 1777 during the American War of Independence when American privateers were raiding British islands.




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  1. Unknown30 March 2017 at 09:20

    Have you ever been?
    What was your experience?
    Did you know this wasn't a Fort?

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