Port Royal, Kingston Parish, Jamaica — Surrey County (Caribbean Region of the Americas)

Horatio Nelson in Jamaica

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015

1. Horatio Nelson in Jamaica Marker

Inscription.
In this place
dwelt
Horatio Nelson,
——————
You who tread his footprints
remember his glory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 17° 56.102′ N, 76° 50.568′ W. Marker is in Port Royal, Kingston Parish. Marker can be reached from Norman Manley Highway. The marker is mounted to the western interior wall of 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. Fort Charles (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1907 and 1957 Jamaica Earthquakes (within shouting distance of this marker); H.M.S. "Aboukir" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter's Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Historic Royal Naval Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lucas Barrett (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Welcome to Port Royal (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 'Ye Olde Parade Bar' (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Royal.

Regarding Horatio Nelson in Jamaica. Nelson was assigned to Fort Charles in Port Royal, Jamaica for about 30 months from 1779-1781. During most of this time he

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was ill with recurring bouts of malaria. In 1780 he did launch an attack from Port Royal on San Juan, Nicaragua, which while successful initially, ultimately led to up to 2,500 troop deaths from malaria and other diseases. The English retired from the area after about six months. Nelson and his crews also harassed United States shipping interests during the American Revolution from Port Royal.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015

2. Horatio Nelson in Jamaica Marker

The small sign above the marker reads: "King's Battery."

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015

3. Horatio Nelson in Jamaica Marker

This panoramic view of the interior of Fort Charles (looking south) includes the elevated walkway where Nelson supposedly watched for approaching enemy ships.

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 574 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.