Castle Williams - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.571 W 074° 01.160
18T E 582857 N 4505123
One of a few historic forts protecting New York Harbor in the early days of the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMYN8D
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2018
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument."
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1807
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United States
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Museum
This site is administered by ----: NPS
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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