Antigua Naval Dockyard

States
Antigua and Barbuda
Category
Cultural
Year
2016
Location
Antigua
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
17.0069444444, -61.7616666667
Last Visited
2026
UNESCO ID
1499
WH Site
1499
Antigua Naval Dockyard

Antigua Naval Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Antigua and Barbuda, recognized in 2016, is an 18th-century British naval base built in a sheltered harbor, operational from 1725 to 1855. Featuring Georgian-style buildings, docks, and fortifications constructed partly by enslaved Africans, it supported Britain’s Caribbean fleet during colonial wars. This well-preserved site showcases Antigua’s maritime heritage, reflecting a pivotal era of naval power and colonial history in the West Indies.

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