Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Officers' Quarters and Mess
1824
| | Pigeon Island National Landmark Interpretation Centre 1993 | |
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
1. Officers' Quarters and Mess Marker
The only existing structural elements from the original Officers Quarters and Mess, built in 1824, are the foundation walls and arches below the main floor level, and three structural walls on the main level, two to the east and one to the west of the Interpretation Centre.
The present-day building incorporates these structures and is based on the original plans. The hall which houses the Interpretation Centre is built on the site where the east wing started. This area was originally divided into three apartments for subalterns. To the north and to the south are reconstructions of the original colonnades.
The east wing continued with a large two-chambered apartment for a captain, with a private section of the colonnade looking east and connecting with the south colonnade. This area has been reconstructed as the office, shop and reception area.
The open are to the west of the Interpretation Centre was the site of the main salon of the Officers Mess, with the staircase to the south and an open terrace to the north. To the west of this was a west wing, identical to the east wing.
Erected by Santa Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location.
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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: Officers' Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Two-Gun Battery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); C.O.'s Quarters (about 180 meters away); Cooperage (about 210 meters away); Lime Kiln (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gunslide (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Josset's House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pigeon Island.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ridge Battery (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 8, 2021
2. Officers' Quarters and Mess Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
3. Wide view of Officers' Quarters and Mess Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
4. Robert J. Devaux, O.B.E additional marker
This marker is located on the Interpretation Centre.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 27, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 11, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
