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Material Information
- Title:
- Blackbeard Castle (1940s)
- Creator:
- unknown
- Publication Date:
- 1940
Notes
- Abstract:
- Blackbeard, or "Trygborg," Castle, was built in 1680, on St. Thomas, V.I. The lime and mortar four-storied structure, was one of the three fortifications built by the Danes to protect the harbor. The façade of the building with it's flagpole, served to send naval signals, and was a strategic lookout point before being converted to a hotel/guest house.
- General Note:
- Item was digitized and contributed to the collaborative Digital Library of the Caribbean by the University of the Virgin Islands.
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