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Jamaica - View of Camp, Newcastle
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Jamaica - View of Camp, Newcastle
Slide showing a photograph of buildings on the side of a hill with a large group of soldiers sitting outside for the camera at Newcastle, Jamaica. Newcastle is a settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and became a military centre in the 1840s.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 25. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1919
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1840s Antilles Camera Caribbean Commonwealth Cuba Dominican Greater Haiti Hispaniola Indies Jamaica Jamaican Nation Newcastle Officially Settlement Situated 1919
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Newcastle, Jamaica: A Military Camp in the Blue Mountains (circa 1919) This photograph presents a view of the Newcastle military camp in Jamaica, situated on the side of a hill in the Blue Mountains. Established in the 1840s, Newcastle became a significant military center in the British colony. In this image, a large group of soldiers is seen sitting outside, gathered around what appears to be a lantern, welcoming the camera with friendly expressions. Jamaica, an island nation in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, is officially known as the Commonwealth of Jamaica. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, Jamaica lies south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, home to the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Newcastle, nestled in the rugged terrain of the Blue Mountains, offers a striking contrast to the tropical landscape that characterizes much of the island. The soldiers' presence in Newcastle was a testament to the strategic importance of Jamaica during the early 20th century. The island, with its rich natural resources and strategic location, played a crucial role in the British Empire's commercial and military interests in the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers stationed there, providing a unique insight into the history of Jamaica and its military past.
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