The forts were designed to be manned by a platoon.

Built by the British between 1819 and 1829, the fort was designed to protect the colony from possible American invasion.

The old fort was designed in 1819 and built between 1825 and 1836.

The fort was designed with two batteries for a total of 7 guns.

The fort was designed to function as both a land and water battery.

In addition to guarding against water access, the fort was also designed as a land battery.

The forts had never been designed to resist such heavy artillery.

It was a humiliating position, but the fort had been designed for exactly that purpose.

The fort was designed to operate for three months with complete autonomy.

The fort was designed as a garrison for 128 men, and had a complement of 32 guns.