Nelson's Dockyard
5 expert reviews
“Antigua's most famous attraction is the world's only Georgian-era dockyard still in use, a treasure trove for history buffs and nautical nuts alike.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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"This extensively restored Georgian-era marina has been in operation since 1745 and is Antigua's top sightseeing draw."
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Frommer's
"Built in the 1740s by Antigua's plantation slaves out of stone and ship ballast, the restored dockyard, now a vital yachting center, is the only Georgian naval base still in use. "
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The Telegraph
"English Harbour, formerly Britain’s main naval base in the north-eastern Caribbean, was once one of the most heavily defended places on the planet."
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U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"The naval dockyard was once the home of the British fleet during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as the headquarters of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson from 1784 to 1787."
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