Fort Kongenstein ( da, Fort Kongensten) was a
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trading fort located in
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,
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built in 1783.
A greater portion of the fort has since been washed away by the sea waves.
Gallery
File:Remains of Fort Kongenstein (A).jpg, Front view
File:Fort Kongenstein.jpg, Front view
File:Remains of Fort Kongenstein (C).jpg
File:Remains of Fort Kongenstein (F).jpg
File:Remains of Fort Kongenstein (D).jpg
References
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Kongenstein
Former Danish colonies
Greater Accra Region
Military installations established in 1783
18th century in Ghana