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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QLY_the-1907-and-1957-jamaica-earthquakes_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
The 1907 EarthquakePort RoyalOn January 14, 1907 at about 3:30 a.m. a severe earthquake occurred which affected the Kingston-Port Royal area. In Port Royal the shock caused the still standing walls of the sunken city to collapse. The most visible …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QLB_the-great-war-1914-1918_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Message to the Governor of Jamaica from the Secretary of State for the Colonies 16th November 1918.Now that the War has been brought to a victorious conclusion I desire on-behalf of his Majesty's Government to express to the people of Jamaica and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QL2_ye-olde-parade-bar_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Built in the 18th century as a penny lodging and bar serving the population of Port Royal including the british sailors and soldiers stationed at Fort Charles.During the last century it was managed by a chinese family who remained in control until…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QL1_h-m-s-aboukir_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
The machinery of this factorywas erected by the engineersof H.M.S. "Aboukir"Steam up April 20th 1865J. Harwood Chief EngrPr Cracroft. C.B. Commmodore
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QHS_st-peters-church_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Completed 1726To replace the original parish churchsunk below the waves in 1692
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QHR_lucas-barrett_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
In Memory ofLucas Barrett F.G.S. F.L.S.Director of the Jamaican Geological SurveyFrom 1859 to 1862Who died while conducting underwater researchoff Port Royal on December 19, 1862aged twenty five years.Erected byThe Geological Society of Jamaicaon …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QHQ_the-historic-royal-naval-hospital_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Built around 1818, the Historic Royal Naval Hospital is an early example of the use of cast iron in construction. It was designed by a team headed by naval architect Edward Holl and constructed using the labour of enslaved Africans. The prefabrica…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QHP_fort-charles_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Fort Charles, built in 1656, is the oldest fort in Jamaica. Originally named Fort Cromwell, it was renamed in 1662 to honour Charles II, restored King of England. The original armament of 10 guns was increased to 36 in 1667 and to 104 in 1765. Whe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQP_welcome-to-port-royal_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
Once called the "richest and wickedest city in the world," Port Royal was also the virtual capital of Jamaica. To it came men of all races, treasures of silks, doubloons and gold from Spanish ships, looted on the high seas by the notorious "Brethr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQ9_horatio-nelson-in-jamaica_Port-Royal-Kingston-Parish.html
In this placedweltHoratio Nelson,——————You who tread his footprintsremember his glory.