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Blackbeard's Castle
FOLLOWCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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OVERVIEW
Built in 1679 by the Danish West India Company as Skytsborg, a watchtower guarding the harbour approach. The association with Edward Teach is a later tradition with no documentary basis. It is a US National Historic Landmark.
HISTORY
The tower has been a private residence, a hotel and a visitor attraction over the last century.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
The tower is reported locally as haunted, usually in connection with the pirate legend rather than with the Danish garrison who actually used it.
VISITING
Grounds and tower open to visitors; access has varied in recent years following storm damage.
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