Fort Karl
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| Fort Karl | |
|---|---|
| Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Owner | Conservatoire du littoral |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Fort Karl  Fort Karl | |
| Coordinates | 17°53′43″N 62°50′52″W / 17.8952725°N 62.84781309°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1789 |
Fort Karl is a historic military fort located in Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy. It was built by the Swedish in 1789 and was named for Karl XIII. Today, the location of the fort's remains is a protected site, managed by the Conservatoire du littoral.[1]
The site of Fort Karl is located in southwest Gustavia, on small hill approximately 34 meters (111ft) high.[2] The site overlooks Gustavia and its port (to the northeast) and Shell Beach (to the southeast).[1][3] The surrounding islands of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Saint Martin are visible from the fort's location.[1]