October 27, 2017
Fort
McRee was one of three major installations constructed by the United States to
strengthen defenses at Pensacola Bay following the War of 1812.
Its construction lasted from 1834 and 1839; the facility was a three-tiered fort and a detached water battery close to sea level. It was located on the eastern tip of Perdido Bay on a stretch of beach known as Foster's Bank. It had a highly unusual shape because of its position on a small, narrow barrier island
Its construction lasted from 1834 and 1839; the facility was a three-tiered fort and a detached water battery close to sea level. It was located on the eastern tip of Perdido Bay on a stretch of beach known as Foster's Bank. It had a highly unusual shape because of its position on a small, narrow barrier island
Although the fort was completed in 1839, its 122 guns were not
installed until sometime between 1843 and 1845. It is likely that many of these
guns were not in place for some time due to several issues, the most important
of which was a problem with rot beginning in the second tier wooden decking.
Fort McRee was named in April 1840 for Army engineer Colonel
William McRee. Exerpts from Wikipedia
Fort McRee was last used during World War II. The fort was monitored by the US Navy until 1971 when it was turned over to the National Park Service after nearly 140 years of military use.
Some of the remains of Ft. McRee
We really enjoyed the wildlife and the shells along the shore.
The great blue heron
These herons have big feet!
The biggest seashell we have ever found on the beach
This anchorage is very busy during weekends but during the week it is pretty much deserted.
Back to Pensacola to get the mast stepped. YAY! ~~~~~~~~→
No comments:
Post a Comment