Port Royal

Port Royal

Port Royal was a city in Jamaica. It was the focus of trade in Jamaica in the 17th century. It was known for its piracy, but also for the riches accumulated, and for the very bad moral values that could be found in the city. An earthquake in June of 1692 largely destroyed the city. Two thirds of the city sank into the Caribbean Sea. Today, the city is covered by at least 8 metres of water. The city is among the most important archaeological sites in the Ocean. Its role as a center for trade was taken over by Spanish Town, Jamaica, and later by Kingston.

Port Royal Media

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  Many original and replica cannons flank the perimeter of this historic fortress.

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  An 18th-century pirate flag of the style used by Calico Jack.

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  Remains of the Naval Hospital, rebuilt 1818 by Edward Holl

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  Old map of Port Royal. Light section at top and going down toward the right is the part of the city lost in the 1692 earthquake; slightly shaded middle section, the part of the city that was flooded; darkly shaded bottom section is the part of the city that survived

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  Shoreline changes in the Port Royal earthquake

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  Ships at Port Royal c. 1820

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  View of Port Royal from the Fort Charles.

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  You don't see a tilted building everyday.