Forte do Bom Sucesso - Lisboa, Portugal
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Forte do Bom Sucesso, also known as Bateria of Bom Sucesso is located in the current Empire Square, near the Tower of Belem, the parish of Santa Maria de Belem, municipality and district of Lisbon, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WMAWCR
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/03/2011
Views: 20
It was started in 1780, between the beaches of Bom Sucesso and Pedrouços on the right bank of the river Tagus, to complement the defensive line of Belem, under the direction of General William of Vallerée and completed in 1782.
Underwent extensive upgrading works between 1870 and 1874, when he received two pieces of artillery Krupp L/12 280mm, tower, rising to join the defense made by the Countryside Entrenched Lisbon. After his defense was reinforced with two pieces of 120mm Schneider.
In the first decade of the twentieth century, parts were replaced by Krupp three parts Schneider 120mm.
In the 1950's found itself manned by the 4th. Battery Coast Artillery Regiment of the Portuguese Army.
In our days, as of 1936, the dependencies of the former fort became a Museum.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1780
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Transformed into a museum.
This site is administered by ----: Liga do Combatentes
If admission is charged -: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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