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Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
The site consists of a group of Georgian-style naval buildings and structures located within the walled enclosure. The natural environment on this side of Antigua, with its deep, narrow bay surrounded by high ground, provides shelter from hurricanes and is an ideal location for repairing ships. The British Navy would not have been able to build the shipyard without the labor of generations of enslaved Africans since the late 18th century. At the time, European powers were vying for control of the Eastern Caribbean Sea, with the aim of protecting the interests of sugar plantation owners.
Maritime Greenwich
The buildings and parkland in the London suburb of Greenwich symbolize the artistic and scientific achievements of 17th and 18th century Britain. The Queen's House (designed by Inigo Jones) was the first Palladian building in Britain, while the complex that until recently was the Royal Naval College was designed by Christopher Wren. The park is based on an original design by André Le Nôtre and contains the Old Royal Observatory, the work of Wren and scientist Robert Hooke.
Naval Port of Karlskrona
Karlskrona is an outstanding example of European naval town planning from the late 17th century. The original plan and many of the buildings have been preserved intact, and some facilities show its subsequent development to the present day.