Fort Christianvaern (Christiansted)

Virgin Islands (US) / Saint Croix / Christiansted
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Completed in 1749, the fort was named Christianvaern (“Christian’s Defense”) in honor of King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway. This masonry fort replaced an earlier earthwork fortification destroyed by hurricane in 1738.

This fort played a vital role in Christiansted’s international trade. Built at harbor’s edge to protect commercial shipping from pirates and privateers, the fort embodied colonists’ fears as well as economic strength. Here were quartered Danish troops whose primary duty was internal security – to safeguard the island against slave insurrections.

Christiansted National Historic Site
www.nps.gov/chri/planyourvisit/index.htm
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Coordinates:   17°44'49"N   64°42'6"W
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