Historical Markers and War Memorials in Port Royal, Kingston Parish

By J. Makali Bruton, November 22, 2015

Fort Charles Marker

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1 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — Fort Charles —

Fort Charles, built in 1656, is the oldest fort in Jamaica. Originally named Fort Cromwell, it was renamed in 1662 to honour Charles II, restored King of England. The original armament of 10 guns was increased to 36 in 1667 and to 104 in 1765. When . . . — — Map (db m92249) HM

2 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — H.M.S. "Aboukir" —

The machinery of this factory was erected by the engineers of H.M.S. "Aboukir" Steam up April 20th 1865 J. Harwood Chief Engr Pr Cracroft. C.B. Commodore — — Map (db m92388) HM

3 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — Horatio Nelson in Jamaica —

In this place dwelt Horatio Nelson, —————— You who tread his footprints remember his glory. — — Map (db m91179) HM

4 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — Lucas Barrett —

In Memory of Lucas Barrett F.G.S. F.L.S. Director of the Jamaican Geological Survey From 1859 to 1862 Who died while conducting underwater research off Port Royal on December 19, 1862 aged twenty five years. Erected by The Geological Society of . . . — — Map (db m92247) HM

5 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — St. Peter's Church —

Completed 1726 To replace the original parish church sunk below the waves in 1692 — — Map (db m92246) HM

6 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — The 1907 and 1957 Jamaica Earthquakes —

The 1907 Earthquake Port Royal On January 14, 1907 at about 3:30 a.m. a severe earthquake occurred which affected the Kingston-Port Royal area. In Port Royal the shock caused the still standing walls of the sunken city to collapse. The most . . . — — Map (db m92410) HM

7 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — The Great War 1914-1918 —

Message to the Governor of Jamaica from the Secretary of State for the Colonies 16th November 1918. Now that the War has been brought to a victorious conclusion I desire on-behalf of his Majesty's Government to express to the people of Jamaica and . . . — — Map (db m92395) WM

8 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — The Historic Royal Naval Hospital —

Built around 1818, the Historic Royal Naval Hospital is an early example of the use of cast iron in construction. It was designed by a team headed by naval architect Edward Holl and constructed using the labour of enslaved Africans. The . . . — — Map (db m92248) HM

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9 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — Welcome to Port Royal —

Once called the "richest and wickedest city in the world," Port Royal was also the virtual capital of Jamaica. To it came men of all races, treasures of silks, doubloons and gold from Spanish ships, looted on the high seas by the notorious "Brethren . . . — — Map (db m91193) HM

10 ► Jamaica, Kingston Parish, Port Royal — 'Ye Olde Parade Bar' —

Built in the 18th century as a penny lodging and bar serving the population of Port Royal including the british sailors and soldiers stationed at Fort Charles. During the last century it was managed by a chinese family who remained in control until . . . — — Map (db m92387) HM