Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill over-looking the harbour of Nassau. The fort was constructed between 1787-1789 by British colonial governor Lord Dunmore after the end of the American Revolutionary war. It is named in honour of the Queen-Consort of King George III, Queen Saharia Charlotte
These forts were to be used as battle stations, to attack the invading Spaniards. The middle bastion, Fort Stanley and the western portion, Fort D’Arcy were added later. The fort has a moat, dungeons, underground passageways, and 42 cannons, which have never been fired in an act of aggression.
It is one of several English forts that are still standing in Nassau.\
See also: The Silent Guns
Stamp Releases
1966 Decimal Overprint Definitive Series – 22c on 2/- Old Cannons at Fort Charlotte
1967 Definitive Series – 22c Fort Charlotte
Postcards
1957 – American News Co (P17300)
1962 – Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P31300 Series – Type EA)
1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-80000 Series – Type A)
1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-80000 Series – Type B)
1964 – Dexter Press Inc (DT-92300 Series – Type B)
1965 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (P31300 Series – Type A)
1969 – Hannau-Robinson Color Productions Inc (114500 Series)
Calypso Distributors Ltd (10×111300 Series)
Calypso Distributors Ltd (×112300 Series)
1974 – Regensteiner Publishing Enterprises (SD2 Series)
