Fort Prinzenstein

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The main building before the major erosion started in mid 1980s.

Fort Prinzestein (image 1) in 1970.

Fort Prinzestein (image 2) in 1970.

Fort Prinzestein (image 3) in 1970.

Fort Prinzenstein (Danish: Fort Prinsensten) is a fort located at Keta, Ghana which was used in the slave trade.^[1] Many such forts were built in Africa, but Prinzenstein is one of the few that lie east of the Volta River.^[1] It was initially built by Danish traders in 1784 for defensive purposes in a war against the Anlo Ewe and to keep the area safe from other colonial powers. ^[2] The fort was used as a dungeon for slaves awaiting transportation to the Caribbean. In 1850 the fort, along with the rest of the Danish Gold Coast was sold to Britain.^[3] The fort was used as a prison for a period before it was partially destroyed by the sea in 1980. ^[4] The remains of the fort are now visited by tourists. ^[5]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} ghanatourism.gov.gh
2. ^ unesco.no. Some sources say 1780.
3. ^ worldstatesmen.org
4. ^ unesco.no
5. ^ Ghana Consulate-General, New York

Coordinates: 5°54′39″N 0°59′31″E / 5.91083°N 0.99194°E / 5.91083; 0.99194

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