British Barracks Complex, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Significance: The ruins of the British Barracks Complex are a significant component of the British military fortifications on Hassel Island built during the Napoleonic War era (1793-1815). The barracks were built during the British occupation of St. Thomas in 1801-1802 during the Napoleonic Wars. The barracks were then re-used and expanded during the second British occupation of the island from 1807-1815. The complex included five barracks designed to house 48 soldiers each, a kitchen, cisterns, housing for non-commissioned officers, and a separate living quarters for married soldiers. At least two companies of British West India Regiment soldiers, composed of enslaved African-American soldiers and European officers, were stationed on Hassel Island during the first British occupation.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2031
Survey number: HABS VI-168
Building/structure dates: 1801 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76001862