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Jamaica - Street Scene, Port Royal
Slide showing a photograph of a street in Port Royal. Port Royal was a city located at the end of the Palisadoes at the mouth of the Kingston Harbour, in south-eastern Jamaica. Founded in 1518, it was the centre of shipping commerce in the Caribbean Sea during the latter half of the 17th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692 and subsequent fires, hurricanes, flooding, and another earthquake in 1907.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 46. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1935
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1518 1692 Caribbean Commerce Commonwealth Destroyed Earthquake Fires Flooding Founded Half Hurricanes Indies Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Located Mouth Officially Shipping Subsequent 1907 1935
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This slide depicts a vibrant street scene in the historic city of Port Royal, Jamaica, circa 1935. Port Royal, located at the end of the Palisadoes and the mouth of Kingston Harbour in south-eastern Jamaica, was founded in 1518 and served as the center of shipping commerce in the Caribbean Sea during the latter half of the 17th century. The city's strategic position made it a thriving hub for maritime activities, attracting merchants and pirates alike. However, Port Royal's fortune was short-lived. In 1692, a devastating earthquake struck the city, followed by subsequent fires, hurricanes, and flooding, which left the city in ruins. Despite these calamities, Port Royal was rebuilt and continued to play an important role in the region's history until another earthquake in 1907. This photograph captures the essence of Jamaican life in the 1930s, with locals going about their daily business, children playing in the streets, and the warm Caribbean sun casting long shadows. The lantern in the foreground adds a sense of mystery and intrigue, while the colorful buildings and lush greenery showcase the natural beauty of the island. Jamaica, an official Commonwealth nation, is an island located in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. This slide, part of the Boswell Collection, is a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and culture of this beautiful island nation.
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