Fort_Oscar
Fort Oscar (previously Gustav Adolf)[1][2] is an 18th century military fort in Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy. It sits at an elevation of 136 feet, overlooking the Gustavia harbor.[3] The fort was built during Sweden's rule of Saint Barthélemy.[2][4] It was one of the three forts surrounding Gustavia, with Fort Gustav and Fort Karl.[1][5] It was armed with four canons.[6]
Today, Fort Oscar houses the local Gendarmerie.[7][8] The fort is often a site for viewing regattas, such as Les Voiles de Saint-Barth[8] and the St Barths Bucket Regatta.[9][10] Fireworks are featured over Fort Oscar on special occasions such as New Year's Eve.[11][12][13]