Magazine

On the west side of the officer’s quarters is the access to the fort’s powder magazine. A wooden door once covered the magazine entrance. 

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Gunpowder storage was vital, even at this small watchtower. Cannons were the soldiers' only defense against an invading enemy.

Located within the west wall of the fort and accessed only through the officer's quarters, the powder magazine kept the dangerous black powder from open flames used for heat and light. The magazine shaft extends down through the wall to the level of the gundeck. Although thick walls protected the black powder from enemy fire, humidity was often a problem.
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Located within the west wall of the fort and accessed only through the officer's quarters, the powder magazine kept the dangerous black powder from open flames used for heat and light. The magazine shaft extends down through the wall to the level of the gundeck. Although thick walls protected the black powder from enemy fire, humidity was often a problem.