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Restored cannon returned to its carriage at Marina Fort Louis in September 2025
The Collectivité de Saint-Martin had the historic cannon at Marina Fort Louis restored by a specialist company and returned to its carriage and original spot on 12 September 2025, Faxinfo reported.
By SXM Daily ·
Reported 17 September 2025.
The Collectivité de Saint-Martin had the old cannon at Marina Fort Louis in Marigot restored, Faxinfo reported in September 2025. After work by a specialist company, the cannon was put back on its gun carriage and returned to its historic location on 12 September 2025.
Illustrative: the walls of Fort Louis above Marigot. Photo: Richie Diesterheft / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
According to Faxinfo, the cannon recalls the defensive role of Fort Louis, the fort on the hill above Marigot Bay, and the strategic importance of the site. The outlet said the restoration was part of efforts to showcase the territory's heritage.
Faxinfo did not name the restoration company or give the cost of the work.
Related
For the history of the fort and the restoration of its walls, see Fort Louis, Marigot: history, protection and restoration.
Sources
Source: https://www.faxinfo.fr/en/patrimoine-restauration-du-canon-de-la-baie-de-marigot/
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