Barra Point (Gambia)
The Cape Barra Point is located on the coast of Gambia in West Africa , at the mouth of the River Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Barra on the northern riverbank. It is provided with a beacon .
In 1826, Fort Bullen was built in this strategically favorable position and is still in ruins today.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Stephen C. Stringall, Dody Broyles: Gambia. International Travel Maps, Vancouver 2003, ISBN 1-55341-217-6 (map, 96 × 61 cm, 1: 350,000)
Coordinates: 13 ° 29 ′ 14.7 " N , 16 ° 32 ′ 53.6" W.