Fort Oscar
18th Century fort in Saint Barthélemy
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Fort Oscar (previously Gustav Adolf)[1][2] is an 18th century military fort in Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy. It sits at an elevation of 136 feet, overlooking the Gustavia harbor.[3] The fort was built during Sweden's rule of Saint Barthélemy.[2][4] It was one of the three forts surrounding Gustavia, with Fort Gustav and Fort Karl.[1][5] It was armed with four canons.[6]
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| Fort Oscar | |
|---|---|
| Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy | |
Fort Oscar on hilltop above Gustavia harbor | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Owner | France |
Open to the public | No |
| Location | |
  Fort Oscar Location within Saint Barthélemy  Fort Oscar Location within the Caribbean | |
| Coordinates | 17.89728°N 62.85356°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1789 |
| In use | National Gendarmerie |
Today, Fort Oscar houses the local Gendarmerie.[7][8] The fort is often a site for viewing regattas, such as Les Voiles de Saint-Barth[8] and the St Barths Bucket Regatta.[9][10] Fireworks are featured over Fort Oscar on special occasions such as New Year's Eve.[11][12][13]