Fort San Andres is the only surviving fortification from the period of the Spanish occupation of Trinidad which came to an end in February, 1797 with the capture of the island by the British.

Fort San Andres is situated on South Quay in Port-of-Spain. It is at the bottom of Broadway and near the old lighthouse. It stands west of the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) Headquarters.

In Spanish days, Fort San Andres was out at sea. The area has been filled so that today it is inland.

This fort was useful in maintaining good order among the shipping that anchored offshore.

It is said that, when the British captured Trinidad in 1797, many shots were fired from Fort San Andres.

1. To lead our pupils to understand our present better by knowing more about our past. Our forts all have stories to tell and through these stories, we can all enrich our own experience.
2. We hope also to cause our pupils to have a greater pride in our national heritage and to help to preserve it.

At the end of these broadcasts pupils should know the following:

1. The locations of Fort George, Fort King George, Fort San Andres and Granby Fort.
2. Some facts about Fort George, Fort King George, Fort San Andres and Granby Fort.
3. Some uses of a fort.

 

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP:

1. Visits to the various forts, if possible.
2. Visits to other places of historical interest in Trinidad and Tobago.

Upper Primary and Post-Primary, Secondary to CXC O'Levels, Adult Education Centres, Technical/Vocational Centres and Teachers' Colleges.

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