The museum also houses an exhibition about the history of Fort Victoria itself.

Fort Victoria was viewed as the future center for settlements on the island.

"They've got her," said one of the officers watching from the Fort Victoria.

Of course the newly established Fort Victoria could not exist without a water supply.

"And in the morning I am taking her into Fort Victoria."

These joined in the bombardment of Fort Victoria from the two captured batteries.

In 1849, Work moved his family to Fort Victoria so the younger children could get an education.

The couple was finally married in a church ceremony on 6 November 1849 at Fort Victoria.

Having founded Fort Victoria in 1843, he was sent there as chief factor in 1849.

The attack result in a two-year delay before Fort Victoria became fully operational.