Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
27th Inniskilling Regiment
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 28, 2015
1. 27th Inniskilling Regiment Marker
On the 24th May 1796 the 27th Regt stormed and captured Morne Fortune. As a mark of the Regiment’s gallant conduct Sir Ralph Abercrombie ordered the French garrison to lay down their arms to the 27th Regt and directed that the King’s Colour of the 27th Regt be hoisted at the fort for 1 hour prior to hoisting the Union flag.
Lower marker:
Unveiled by Captain C.H. Knox-Little, R.N. of H.M.S. “Danae” on 31∙8∙32
Erected 1932.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles.
Location. 13° 59.781′ N, 60° 59.58′ W. Marker is in Castries. On the grounds of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inniskilling Fusiliers: 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot (here, next to this marker); William Arthur Lewis (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Government House Saint Lucia (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The “Cannon” at Walcott Place (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Sir William Arthur Lewis (approx. 1.4 kilometers away);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 28, 2015
2. Lower marker on 27th Inniskilling Regiment monument
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 28, 2015
3. Wide view of the 27th Inniskilling Regiment Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
