Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Cooperage
1778
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
1. Cooperage Marker
In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries British warships, transports and supply ships came and went in Gros Islet Bay and were refitted and resupplied at Pigeon Island.
Barrels were the containers of the day. They were used to transport fresh water from St. Lucia, and also for anything that needed to be packed and stowed away. This meant that a cooper had to be on hand to make barrels.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 14° 5.533′ N, 60° 57.817′ W. Marker is on Pigeon Island, Gros Islet. This marker is at the Pigeon Island National Landmark, on the path along the beach area near the C.O.'s Quarters. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pigeon Island, Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C.O.'s Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Lime Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunslide (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers' Barracks (about 180 meters away); Josset's House (about 210 meters away); Officers' Kitchen
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
2. Cooperage Marker
The marker is here in this view roughly in the middle, although difficult to see as it is in profile. The remains of the cooperage are to the right, now used to store beach chairs. The beach is to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
