The Battle of The Saints, 12 April 1782


This is a 1758 painting, but it clearly shows Port Royal on the spit although it also shows the growing Kingston which later rose after earthquakes and hurricanes continuously assaulted the exposed Port Royal location.

Image courtesy of Royal Museums Greenwich


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