Port Royal, Kingston Parish, Jamaica — Surrey County (Caribbean Region of the Americas)
Welcome to Port Royal
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015
1. Port Royal Marker
Inscription.
Welcome to Port Royal. . Once called the "richest and wickedest city in the world," Port Royal was also the virtual capital of Jamaica. To it came men of all races, treasures of silks, doubloons and gold from Spanish ships, looted on the high seas by the notorious "Brethren of the Coast" as the pirates were called. From here sailed the fleets of Henry Morgan, later lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, for the sacking of Camaguey, Maracaibo, and Panama - and died here, despite the ministrations of his Jamaican folk-doctor. Admirals Lord Nelson and Benbow, the chilling Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, were among its inhabitants. The town flourished for 32 years until at 20 minutes to noon, June 7, 1692, it was partially buried in the sea by an earthquake.
Once called the "richest and wickedest city in the world," Port Royal was also the virtual capital of Jamaica. To it came men of all races, treasures of silks, doubloons and gold from Spanish ships, looted on the high seas by the notorious "Brethren of the Coast" as the pirates were called. From here sailed the fleets of Henry Morgan, later lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, for the sacking of Camaguey, Maracaibo, and Panama - and died here, despite the ministrations of his Jamaican folk-doctor. Admirals Lord Nelson and Benbow, the chilling Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, were among its inhabitants. The town flourished for 32 years until at 20 minutes to noon, June 7, 1692, it was partially buried in the sea by an earthquake.
Erected by Jamaica National Heritage Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Disasters • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1692.
Location. 17° 56.288′ N, 76° 50.452′ W. Marker is in Port Royal, Kingston Parish. Marker is on Norman Manley Highway. The marker is at the entrance to Port Royal, on the main road out to the Fort Charles historical site. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 'Ye Olde Parade Bar' (a few steps from this marker); Lucas Barrett (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015
2. Port Royal Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015
3. Port Royal Marker
The marker reverse has the same text.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
