Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
Fort Frederick in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, was built in 1799 in order to stop the French from conquering the Cape Colony during the Napoleonic wars and played a vital role in establishing British rule in South Africa in combination with the Battle of Blaauwberg. The fort has never fired a shot from its guns.
| Fort Frederick | |
|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
The fort situated along Athol Fugard Terrace | |
Fort Frederick Fort Frederick | |
| Coordinates | 33.966588°S 25.621436°E |
| Type | Mortared construction |
| Height | 2 floors, wooden blockhouse burned down |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | South Africa |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1799 |
| Materials | Local stone and wood |
| Events | Napoleonic wars, Invasion of the Cape Colony (1795), British rule in South Africa, 1820 Settlers |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Captain Francis Evatt (1817–1847) |
| Occupants | British Forces |
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