Safi Moroccan/Portugese fortress cannons

ward · 27th October 2007, 01:14 AM

I have visited this town a couple of times and thought others may be interested is seeing some pics of the fortress. Originally built by the Portugese in 1508 on the Moroccan coast and fell to the local population in 1541. It was later restored in the 1960's. My daughter and I were the only people in this fortress

ward · 27th October 2007, 01:19 AM

more pics

rand · 27th October 2007, 03:00 AM

Wow!!!

What a great fortress and those canons are incredible. Did not realize there size until the photo with your daughter that showed the scale of them. The cast bronze barrels with the Islamic signature were simply amazing.

Noticed there was one iron canon, would think that would be a later version. Also saw the red bronze disease in the closeup, just adds to the beauty of these guns....

Thanks for posting these,

rand

Berkley · 27th October 2007, 02:56 PM

I hate to be redundant - but, Wow! That is a wonderful place, with a fine collection of artillery that most of us will never have a chance to see in person. I appreciate your taking the time to share the pics with us.
Berk

ward · 27th October 2007, 03:46 PM

The many fortress along the coast are made of unadorned stone. The fortresses inland are huge stuckoed walled cities. If interested I can post some pics. You do not see cannons inland. In Essouria a much larger coastal city you see larger mainly european cannons

Battara · 27th October 2007, 08:48 PM

I love seeing the Arabic script on "European" looking cannons. Thank so much for sharing.

27th October 2007, 01:14 AM	#1
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Safi Moroccan/Portugese fortress cannons I have visited this town a couple of times and thought others may be interested is seeing some pics of the fortress. Originally built by the Portugese in 1508 on the Moroccan coast and fell to the local population in 1541. It was later restored in the 1960's. My daughter and I were the only people in this fortress Attached Images

27th October 2007, 01:19 AM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	more pics Attached Images

27th October 2007, 03:00 AM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Wow!! Wow!!! What a great fortress and those canons are incredible. Did not realize there size until the photo with your daughter that showed the scale of them. The cast bronze barrels with the Islamic signature were simply amazing. Noticed there was one iron canon, would think that would be a later version. Also saw the red bronze disease in the closeup, just adds to the beauty of these guns.... Thanks for posting these, rand

27th October 2007, 02:56 PM	#4
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	I hate to be redundant - but, Wow! That is a wonderful place, with a fine collection of artillery that most of us will never have a chance to see in person. I appreciate your taking the time to share the pics with us. Berk

27th October 2007, 03:46 PM	#5
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	The many fortress along the coast are made of unadorned stone. The fortresses inland are huge stuckoed walled cities. If interested I can post some pics. You do not see cannons inland. In Essouria a much larger coastal city you see larger mainly european cannons

27th October 2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I love seeing the Arabic script on "European" looking cannons. Thank so much for sharing.