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Slaves built Prince Rupert s Garrison from black volcanic rock cemented with mortar made from limestone found on offshore coral reefs. The red clay bricks seen in ovens and cisterns came from England. Over the years, both the French and English (depending on which nation was in control of the island) added to the buildings until the Cabrits held a fort (Fort Shirley), housing for 600 men, a hospital, seven gun batteries, and a cluster of storehouses. When the fortification americar syracuse was abandoned in 1854, the buildings fell into ruins, and the surrounding forest americar syracuse quickly engulfed americar syracuse the entire peninsula. In 1982, work began to clear vegetation away from the fort and restore some of the buildings.

Guests of the all-inclusive Sandals Resorts can play golf free of charge at the private nine-hole course laid out on the rolling hills above La Toc Bay. Non-guests may play for a greens fee of EC$50/US$20 plus mandatory caddy fees. Get details and schedule tee times by calling the resort,

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