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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fort-Charlotte-A-1-1024x575.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5221" /><figcaption> Fort Charlotte is a quaint spot in Hanover. (Photos: Contributed) </figcaption></figure>
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<p>Fort Charlotte sits at the western tip of the Lucea Harbour in Hanover, across
from the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort &amp; Spa which lies at the eastern tip.&nbsp; The Fort has been ranked as one of Jamaica’s ‘Best
Kept Secrets’ and is rated at number 178 of 304 things to do in Jamaica.</p>
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<p>The property was built in 1761 by the British for the defence of the
north-westerly section of the island, during the reign of King George III of
England.&nbsp;&nbsp; The fort was built with a
barrack capable of housing 50 soldiers and had 23 embrasures for 23 guns
(cannons), 20 of which were mounted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fort-Charlotte-C-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5212" /><figcaption>Fort Charlotte is a beautiful spot, especially during the day. </figcaption></figure>
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<p>A section of the fort, which was part of the barracks for West India
Regiment soldiers, has been used to house a section of Rusea's High School
since the early 1900s, after the original school building was destroyed by
fire.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>Today, very little activity takes place at the historic fort. However,
since 2017, it has been the official venue for the Jamaica Natural Hair Health
and Beauty Festival. It is also a major sightseeing spot for tour bus drivers
who make it a trademark stop on their way to and from Negril. </p>
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<p>The fort and was named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.   Queen Charlotte, historians say, was the first Black Queen of England. She was of mixed heritage – part black and part white. A marked giveaway was her kinky hair, as depicted in paintings done by Scotsman, Allan Ramsay, whom it is said, chose not to downplay her African features.     </p>
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<p><strong><em>Fort Charlotte is often visited by tourists and Jamaicans, some of whom live close by. See gallery below. </em></strong></p>
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