Historical Markers in Sandys, Bermuda

By Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2017

The Broad Arrow Marker

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1 ► British Overseas Territories, Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Sandys — The Broad Arrow —

The Broad Arrow, or "crow's foot", is the traditional symbol of British military property and is found throughout Bermuda on milestones and boundary stones, several fine examples of which are on display at the Maritime Museum. The Broad Arrow is . . . — — Map (db m241708) HM

2 ► British Overseas Territories, Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Sandys — The Great Western Storehouse — Completed in 1857 —

Built in conjunction with the Great Eastern Storehouse, this warehouse contained the offices of the Chief Engineer of the Dockyard. The weighbridge for the Yard can still be seen at the northern end of the building. The roof catchment, like those of . . . — — Map (db m107317) HM

3 ► British Overseas Territories, Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Sandys, Royal Navy Dockyard — North Rock Beacon — 1960 —

1960 The North Rock is an isolated outcrop marking the outer edge of the reefs of Bermuda. Since the wreck of the BONAVENTURE in 1593 it has been the graveyard of many ships. In 1912 a beacon was erected on North Rock as a warning to navigators and . . . — — Map (db m107322) HM

4 ► British Overseas Territories, Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Sandys, Royal Navy Dockyard — Victualling Yard — Completed 1853 —

A Victualling Yard is an essential part of any naval facility. It is the area concerned with the storage, preparation and packaging of food and drink for the Fleet. The Victualling Yard in Bermuda is surrounded by a wall with only two gated . . . — — Map (db m107315) HM

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