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British 32-Pounders

British 32-pound smooth bore muzzle loading cannon from the 1820s. Displayed in the Victualing Yard, Royal Naval Dockyard. DSC_0562p1
The Royal Naval Dockyard

August 18th 2022
Carnival Legend called at Bermuda for a day and a half. The morning before departure allowed for a stroll around the Royal Navel Dockyard. (Some passengers opted for a half day at the beach.) The Dockyard was the principal installation of the Royal Navy in the Atlantic region from the end to the 18th century to after World War II. It was a fortress as well as a repair base and naval supply ... read more
North America » Bermuda » Sandys

Bermudian Flag Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although int... ... read more
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