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Castillo de San Marcos' Main Watch Tower Extending from the St. Charles Bastion

Castillo de San Marcos' Main Watch Tower Extending from the St. Charles Bastion

This photo displays Castillo de San Marcos' main watch tower extending from the St. Charles Bastion, which is located on the northeast end of the fort. Three cannons are shown pointed towards the Matanzas River. The cannons are above a parapet, which is the wall raised above the main wall of the fort; it was used to protect soldiers from enemy fire.
Galleries: Castillo de San Marcos, Forts and Fortifications, St. Johns, Towers
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Photo Location: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 12/17/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0333333
F Number: 10
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 29°53′52″N 81°18′41″W
Picture Number: 25555