The fort became the nucleus of the New Amsterdam settlement and its mission was protecting New Netherland colony operations in the Hudson River against attack from the English and the French. …

It was their first Fort in the Caribbean named after the Chamber of Amsterdam. It overlooks both Philipsburg and the first Dutch settlement on island, Little Bay. The fort was besieged by amongst …

Fort Amsterdam was a West India Company outpost, founded originally to help the company fight the war against Spain. Here is an English translation of the original 1621 charter of the West India …

When you arrive to the fort there will be lots of iguanas running around and a few pelicans to see as well, there are a number of plaques stationed in the area with information about the remains of the …

Nov 29, 2025 · For fort enthusiasts, Fort Amsterdam—just a short walk from Philipsburg—may not stand out at first sight. Throughout its history, it deteriorated more often than it was maintained, receiving...

Fort Amsterdam, 1626, New York County, New York. The Dutch West India Company (1621-1791), was a trading and colonizing company chartered by the States-General of the Dutch republic in 1621 and …

Fort Amsterdam Fort Amsterdam was designed to be a state-of-the-art diamond-shaped fort, built of stone and bristling with cannon. The designer warned against building it in haste. However, in 1625, …

Fort Amsterdam, located in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, is a historic fortification with a fascinating backstory. Originally constructed by the Dutch in the 17th century, this fort played a significant role in …

Built in 1631 on the peninsula between Great and Little bays as the Caribbean's first Dutch bastion, Fort Amsterdam was promptly captured by the Spaniards, who made it their most important garrison …

Fort Amsterdam is a historic fortress on the island of Saint Martin, near the Sint Maarten town of Philipsburg. [1] The triangular colonial stone fort was built by the Dutch in 1631 as defense for their …