Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites

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Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites: A Testament to Colonial Power and Enslavement

The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, offers a unique glimpse into the colonial history of the Eastern Caribbean. Situated in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, this 255-hectare complex comprises a collection of Georgian-era naval structures, including a dockyard and associated support facilities.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The site consists of a group of Georgian-style naval buildings and structures, set within a walled enclosure. The natural environment of this side of the island of Antigua, with its deep, narrow bays surrounded by highlands, offered shelter from hurricanes and was ideal for repairing ships. The construction of the Dockyard by the British navy would not have been possible without the labour of generations of enslaved Africans since the end of the 18th century. Its aim was to protect the interests of sugar cane planters at a time when European powers were competing for control of the Eastern Caribbean.

Encyclopedia Record: Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites

The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites is a 255 ha UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It constitutes a collection of Georgian era naval structures, namely a naval dockyard and related supporting compounds. This maritime complex was established during a period marked by intense competition among European nations vying for dominance at sea to secure authority over the profitable sugar-producing islands in the Eastern Caribbean.

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