Palisadoes
Protective tombolo of sand in Jamaica
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Palisadoes (word apparently of Portuguese origin) is the thin tombolo of sand that serves as a natural protection for Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. Norman Manley International Airport and the historic town of Port Royal are both on Palisadoes.
| Designations | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Palisadoes - Port Royal |
| Designated | 22 April 2005 |
| Reference no. | 1454[1] |
The privateer Henry Morgan was buried in Palisadoes cemetery, which sank beneath the sea after the 1692 earthquake.[2]
There are concerns that activities of sight seers who litter the place may lead to infestation by roaches.[3]
Some organisation have made efforts in 2023 to clean up the place to address possible pollution with plastics and infestation by roaches and rodents [4]
