Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites | |
| Location | Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
| Reference | 1499 |
| Inscription | 2016 (40th Session) |
| Area | 255 ha (630 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 3,873 ha (9,570 acres) |
| Coordinates | 17°00′25″N 61°45′52″W / 17.00694°N 61.76444°W |
Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites Location of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites in Antigua Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites (Antigua and Barbuda) | |
The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites is a 255 ha (630 acres) UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saint Paul, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It constitutes a collection of Georgian era naval structures, namely a naval dockyard and related supporting compounds. This maritime complex was established during a period marked by intense competition among European nations vying for dominance at sea to secure authority over the profitable sugar-producing islands in the Eastern Caribbean.