Chance, Saint John, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Guard House, Powder Magazine
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
1. Guard House, Powder Magazine Marker
The Guard House, manned at all times, was the nerve centre of the entire garrison. All signals and comings and goings were monitored here. Gun slits faced onto the entrance passage in the event of an invasion. The room behind was the prison or lock-up.
The Powder Magazine was initially designed as a casemated gunchamber to defend the entrance of the valley. When it was changed to a powder magazine all the vents and windows were blocked up. Notice the unique method of ventilation.
The two holes in the ceiling were linked to vents facing east in direct line of the trade winds and the smoke filled air would be sucked out through the vents.
Three flavours of bay leaf are found on the Cabrits.
· Citronella · Sitwonnel
· Anis · Nanni
· Common · Komen
How does the Lamowi or Leaf-of-Life reproduce?
· By producing seeds which germinate
· By sending out roots underground
· By growing tiny plants on the edge of its leaves
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles.
Location. 15° 35.012′ N, 61° 28.404′ W. Marker is in Chance, Saint John. Marker can be reached from Bay Street. The marker is to the right directly after entering the reconstructed
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cabrits Calendar of Events (here, next to this marker); Fort Shirley (a few steps from this marker); Water Catchment, Troops' Kitchen, Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trees Return (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Battery, Signal Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Rupert's Garrison (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cabrits National Park (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
2. Guard House, Powder Magazine Marker
The Powder Magazine can be seen in the background. Note the ventilation holes in the wall as mentioned in the marker text.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
3. Guard House, Powder Magazine Marker
The Guard House, with the reverse of the marker in the foreground. The "Cabrits Calendar of Events" marker is against the wall. Note the "gun slits" mentioned in the marker text that allowed for defense of the fort's entrance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
4. Guard House at Fort Shirley
A view of the entrance to the Guard House and Prison.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
5. Troop Barracks near the Guard House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
