Baimiweng Fort Explained

Baimiweng Fort
Native Name:白米甕砲台
Location:Zhongzheng, Keelung, Taiwan
Type:fort
Coordinates:25.1556°N 121.7431°W
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Battles:Sino-French War

The Baimiweng Fort, also known as Holland Castle or Gun Emplacement of Fort Holland, is a former fort in Zhongshan District, Keelung, Taiwan.[1]

History

The fort was probably constructed during the Dutch Formosa and Spanish Formosa period. It was once occupied by the French Third Republic army during the Sino-French War. The Japanese government remodeled the fort to become as what it is today.[2] In September 2016, the Keelung City Government announced a plan to restore and preserve the fort under the subsidy of the Ministry of Culture.[3]

Architecture

The sea facing fort shape has a rectangle shape. It has three sections, which are Barbette, control center and observation station.[1] [4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baimiweng Fort (Holland Castle). Keelung City Government. 26 August 2020 . 10 June 2021.
  2. Web site: 7 June 2021. Baimiweng Fort (Holland Castle). Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 10 June 2021.
  3. News: Lu. Hsien-hsiu. Hetherington. William. 13 September 2016. Keelung historic sites to be restored. Taipei Times. 10 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Historic Sites. Keelung City Government. 16 July 2021 . 18 November 2021.