Forts and Castles
Forts and Castles of Ghana
During Mr. V's travels to Ghana in the summer of 2011, he was able to visit and document 11 different forts, castles, and slaving sites throughout the coastal regions of Ghana. To visit each site for yourself, click on the images below:
- Fort St Jago
- Fort Victoria
- Fort Nassau
See More Photos and Videos Below
Videos
[Standing at the "Slave River" or "Last Bath" at Assin Manso]
[View of Slave Dungeon #1]
[View of Slave Dungeon #2]
[View of Female Slave Dungeon at Cape Coast Castle]
European Forts That Today Are Labelled Castles
Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast
Sao Jorge da Mina Castle ("Elmina Castle"), Elmina
Osu Castle, Accra
Other Significant Forts and Sites Used For Holding Captured/Enslaved Peoples
Fort Metal Cross, Dixcove
Fort San Sebastian, Shama
Fort Sao Antonio, Axim
Fort Amsterdam (Cormantin), Abdandze
Fort Gross Friedrichsburg, Prince's Town
Fort Apollonia, Beyin
Assin Manso (the "Slave River" or "Last Bath")
Fort James, Accra
Forts in Ruin or Only Used as Military Installations
Fort Nassau, Moree
Fort St. Jago, Elmina
Fort Victoria, Cape Coast