Easter Regatta - George Town, Cayman Islands
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denben
N 19° 17.801 W 081° 22.982
17Q E 459757 N 2133699
The historic sign titled "Easter Regatta" is erected on the site of the remains of Fort George on the corner of Harbour Drive and Fort Street in George Town, Grand Cayman.
Waymark Code: WMV56M
Location: Cayman Islands
Date Posted: 02/25/2017
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The original purpose of Fort George was to defend Grand Cayman from attacks by Spanish marauders from Cuba. Locals and cruise ship visitors can visit for free the remains of Fort George and get information from the various markers on the site.
This sign reads:
"Easter Regatta - Nestling between the Arch and McTaggart shipyards to the south of George Town and the Bodden shipyard to the north, Fort George was enjoyed by the community, particularly children, during times of peace. It was also an excellent location from which to view the annual Easter Regattas which often included boats such as the Goldfield, Rembro and Caymania. Commissioner Alan Cardinall, retired chief magistrate Edmund Parsons and Scout Movement enthusiast Colonel Palin Dobson established the Cayman Islands Yacht and Sailing Club to foster seamanship and sailing skills in the community and to promote local shipbuilding skills. In 1935 the Club organised the inaugural Cayman Islands Regatta.
The Scout Movement was started in England in 1907 by veteran Edward Beale in 1917. Cardinall, Parsons and notably Dobson were involved in reviving the local Scouts movement and by 1937 there were two troops of Scouts and two packs of Cubs. Dobson Hall, the venue used by the Scouts and Cubs for their meetings and named for him, was situated immediately north of Forth George."
Group that erected the marker: National Trust Cayman Islands
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Harbour Drive
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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