Sugar Cane Mill - Morne Coubaril, St. Lucia
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N 13° 50.865 W 061° 03.439
20P E 709965 N 1531740
Morne Coubaril a preserved plantation located a short distance south of Soufriere in St. Lucia.
Waymark Code: WMGATC
Location: Saint Lucia
Date Posted: 02/07/2013
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Morne Coubaril is a genuine 18th century St. Lucia Plantation with a working mill and that allows visitors to see the key steps in the making of sugar cane syrup. The sugar cane mill is part of this preserved historical plantation.
A pyramid shaped shingle roof protects a series of three rollers. Sugar cane stalks are hand fed between the rollers, which are rotated by donkey power. The donkey walks in a circle around the mill while connected to a shaft that drives the rollers. The juice from the sugar cane is squeezed out as the cane is crushed. The crushed cane is then fed to the donkey as a reward.
Thirty minute tours of Morne Coubaril are offered daily and cost $7. U.S. currency.
Year built?: 1700's
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: Yes
What is or was processed here?: Sugar Cane
Are tours available?: Yes, on a regular basis.
How is or was it powered?: Donkey
Related link to this waymark.: [Web Link]
What is it used as today?: Not listed
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