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Powder Magazine:
Magazines are structures designed to protect gunpowder and ammunition from moisture, sparks, and impact.
In 1814, a much smaller magazine stood here. During the famous bombardment, a British shell crashed into the reef, but miraculously failed to set off an explosion. Immediately after the battle, work began on a stronger magazine -- the one you see today.
The brick walls and arched roof are so thick that the space inside used to store powder accounts for only 10% of the building's total volume. |