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 Regiments gallant conduct Sir Ralph Abercrombie ordered the French garrison to lay down their arms to the 27th Regt and directed that the Kings 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. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1796.
Location. 13° 59.781′ N, 60° 59.58′ W. Memorial is in Castries. It is on Lucile Lord Drive. On the grounds of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, 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: 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
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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
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