Listing Type : Foreign Port
Location : Africa Other
Dakar was one of the most important overseas ports of the French Empire. It was both a naval base and coaling station. The Bay of Dakar was defended with coastal bastteries. The Island of Gorée provided the backbone of these defences and included a turreted gun emplacement.
Dakar was one of the most important overseas ports of the French Empire. It was both a naval base and coaling station. The Bay of Dakar was defended with coastal bastteries. The Island of Gorée provided the backbone of these defences and included a turreted gun emplacement.