Description
A coastal fortification sits on a low rocky island beside open water, with a white lighthouse tower near the left side of the scene. Long stone walls and several low buildings stretch across the shoreline under a clear blue sky. The view is wide and distant, emphasizing the fort complex against the water. 1974.
Back Text (verbatim):
Fort Constitution, Great Island, New Castle, N. H.
First cannon placed here 1632. In 1694 fort known
as “William and Mary.” On Dec. 14 and 15, 1774,
townspeople of Portsmouth, Rye and New Castle
under Captain John Langdon, Captain Thomas Picker-
ing and Major John Sullivan raided Castle William
and Mary taking guns and ammunition later sent
to the Continental Army before Battle of Bunker
Hill. Before War of 1812, innermost brick walls and
gate were rebuilt. Partially surrounding the old walls
are stone fortifications built during the Civil and
Spanish American wars.
Photo by Peter E. Randall
post card
11496-D
Pub. by Ft. William and Mary Committee, N. H. A.R.B.C. 1974
Made by Dexter Press
West Nyack, New York
