The Bight Settlement in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean

Welcome to Port Royal

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 26, 2023

1. Welcome to Port Royal Marker

Inscription. Once called "the richest and wickedest city in the world", Port Royal became the headquarters city for Pirates in the Caribbean. 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 the fleet of Henry Morgan, later Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, went for the sacking of Camaguey, Maracaibo and Panama. Admirals Lord Nelson and Benbow, the chilling Edward "Blackbeard" Teach were among its inhabitants. Port Royal flourished for 32 years until at 20 minutes to noon on June 7, 1692, when it was partially buried in the sea by an earthquake.

Erected by Beaches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1692.

Location. 21° 47.274′ N, 72° 11.739′ W. Marker is in The Bight Settlement, Turks and Caicos Islands, in Providenciales. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lower Bight Road, The Bight Settlement, Turks and Caicos Islands TKCA 1ZZ, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shipwrecked (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Thatch

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Port Royal provided a safe harbour initially for privateers and subsequently for pirates plying the shipping lanes to and from Spain and Panama. Buccaneers found Port Royal appealing for several reasons. Its proximity to trade routes allowed them easy access to prey, but the most important advantage was the port's proximity to several of the only safe passages or straits giving access to the Spanish Main from the Atlantic. The harbour was large enough to accommodate their ships and provided a place to careen and repair these vessels. It was also ideally situated for launching raids on Spanish settlements.

(Submitted on April 5, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 26, 2023

2. Welcome to Port Royal Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 26, 2023

3. Statue

Several pirate statues are located around the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.