SilentWolf Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Second Lieutenant Bolton (for he was recently promoted due to his tremendous success at training the new Dragoons on Lacryma) has been working hard to make sure the newly established Elizabethville is properly defended and sustained. As the highest ranking military officer, he has the duty to erect a fortress of sorts for the defense of the city. He used the trees that were being cleared from the new home sites that were under construction. The wooden fort would not be able to sustain a siege by a well armed vessel, but it would provide a sufficient defense against any smaller sailing craft who attempted to do harm. Armed with a 24 pounder cannon and a 9 pounder, it could command all the waters approaching the bay. Second Lieutenant Bolton had already requested to receive infantry at the island as the Dragoons' training was not in stockade warfare. When in their dress uniform, the officers of the Dragoons were noted to be very flamboyant in their dress. Particularly in regard to the decorations on their hats. This morning they are preparing for the local election of the first Mayor of Elizabethville. Edited September 3, 2016 by SilentWolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted June 30, 2016 Nice one! I must try building one such wooden fort myself one of these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Clarke Posted June 30, 2016 A very nice sensibly laid out fort, I especially like the wooden decking and the hiding crab! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted June 30, 2016 Tough I really like the wooden fort, I like the house even more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted June 30, 2016 A very nice stockade (though I think that 24lb gun would shake it apart in real life ). Well done; you've inspired me to attempt something similar later this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentWolf Posted June 30, 2016 A very nice sensibly laid out fort, I especially like the wooden decking and the hiding crab! Tough I really like the wooden fort, I like the house even more! The dock and the house were part of the build Founding a Colony. Having acquired some more of the brown tiles, I was able to tile the dock as people recommended and expand the walkway to include the new beach section leading up to the fort. The house, however, wasn't changed in this build but was expanded with a warehouse in The First Election. The crab keeps moving around as one might expect in real life. I am glad you both enjoyed it. A very nice stockade (though I think that 24lb gun would shake it apart in real life ). Well done; you've inspired me to attempt something similar later this summer. Nice one! I must try building one such wooden fort myself one of these days I had thought about the fact the cannon might be too large. I did a quick search but didn't find anything quickly enough so I presumed on the sizes. (I was in a rush getting it posted.) I look forward to seeing both of your attempts at wooden forts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
