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{{Short description|Port in Saba, Caribbean Netherlands}}
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'''Fort Bay''' is the official and only port on the island of [[Saba]] and sits on the south side of the island, about {{conv|1|mile}} by road from [[The Bottom]]. The port is very important for the island as most of its supplies arrive here by boat. The port currently has two piers.
'''Fort Bay''' is the official and only port on the island of [[Saba (island)|Saba]], in the [[Caribbean Netherlands]]. It is located on the south side of the island, about {{convert|1|mile}} by road from [[The Bottom]]. The port is very important for the island as most of its supplies arrive here by boat.


==Structure==
==History==
[[File:Saba. Bergweg Fort Bay Landing, Bestanddeelnr 935-1260.jpg|thumb|Segment of "[[The Road (Saba)|The Road]]" connecting Fort Bay to [[The Bottom]]]]
Before the construction of the first [[pier]] at Fort Bay in 1972,<ref name="Vilsteren">Van Vilsteren, W.L. [https://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid%3A79b38f8a-54f6-4be3-88f8-56affd6bfd9d Fort Bay, Saba: A study on hurricane condities]. October 2001. [[Delft University of Technology]].</ref> [[Ladder Bay (Saba)|Ladder Bay]] (and it's 800 perilous steps hand-cut out of the cliffside) was the only way to get any goods or people on or off the island. Since then, Fort Bay harbor has grown to two piers, the larger dedicated to cargo and dive boats, while the second smaller pier is mostly used by local fishermen. The port is also home to the Saba Sea Rescue Organization that have a rescue ship stationed just outside the mouth to the port. The ship is equipped with decompression tanks, rescue equipment and personnel. On land, there are also two decompression tanks that are used in diving emergency situations. During 2010-2011, various improvements were made to the Fort Bay harbor, including the [[Wharf|quay wall]], boat ramp, and retaining wall.<ref name="Quay">[https://windwardroads.com/new-quay-fort-bay-harbour-saba/ New Quay Fort Bay Harbour Saba]. Janssen de Jong Caribbean. Retrieved 11 November 2018.</ref>
Prior to the opening of [[The Road (Saba)#History|the road]] to Fort Bay, the primary way to get goods and people on or off the island was via [[Ladder Bay (Saba)|Ladder Bay]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fort Bay Harbor {{!}} Maritime History |url=https://www.sabaport.com/sabas-harbor-history |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=fort-bay-saba |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-21 |title=About Saba |url=https://www.sabatourism.com/about-saba/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Saba Tourism |language=en-US}}</ref> (and its 800 perilous steps hand-cut out of the cliffside).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saba: A Beautiful Haven for Scuba Divers and Nature Lovers {{!}} Scuba Diving |url=http://www.scubadiving.com/saba-beautiful-haven-for-scuba-divers-and-nature-lovers |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=www.scubadiving.com |language=en}}</ref>


Fort Bay's first [[pier]] was constructed in November 1972.<ref name="Vilsteren">Van Vilsteren, W.L. [https://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid%3A79b38f8a-54f6-4be3-88f8-56affd6bfd9d Fort Bay, Saba: A study on hurricane condities]. October 2001. [[Delft University of Technology]].</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-02 |title=The Captain Leo A.I. Chance pier at the Fort Bay harbor will mark its 50th anniversary |url=https://www.saba-news.com/the-captain-leo-a-i-chance-pier-at-the-fort-bay-harbor-will-mark-its-50th-anniversary/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Saba News |language=en-US}}</ref> Since then, Fort Bay harbor has grown to multiple piers:
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The port also contains two bars and one restaurant which are frequently visited by locals and tourists. Additionally the only gas station on the island is situated here and is supplied by [[Royal Dutch Shell]].{{fact|date=November 2018}}


* Capt. Leo Chance Pier, the larger pier, dedicated to cargo boats, dive boats, and ferries<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Fort Bay Harbor: Facilities |url=https://www.sabaport.com/harbor-facilities |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=fort-bay-saba |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Fort Bay Harbor Saba {{!}} Saba Ferry Services {{!}} Travel to Saba |url=https://www.sabaport.com/saba-ferry-services |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=fort-bay-saba |language=en}}</ref>
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Fort Bay has been affected by several [[hurricanes]] over the years, including breakwaters damage in [[Hurricane Lenny]] in 1999,<ref name=Vilsteren/> one of the piers being destroyed by [[Hurricane Omar]] in 2008,{{fact|date=November 2018}} and the fisherman's pier being damaged by [[Hurricane Irma]] and later destroyed by [[Hurricane Maria]] in 2017.<ref name="Maria">Durand, Hazel. [https://caribbeannetwork.ntr.nl/2017/09/21/fort-bay-harbor-saba-damaged-after-hurricane-maria/ Fort Bay harbor Saba damaged after Hurricane Maria]. 21 September 2017. Caribbean Network News.</ref>
* Multipurpose/fishermen's pier, mostly used by local fishermen<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=The Island of Saba: After the Storm – Passion Passport |url=https://passionpassport.com/saba-after-the-storm/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Tender pier, used for tendering passengers from yachts and small cruise ships<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fort Bay Harbor Saba: Cruises Visiting Saba |url=https://www.sabaport.com/cruise-ships |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=fort-bay-saba |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Fort Bay with Mutty's Pride (6549981437).jpg|thumb|Cargo ship docked at Capt. Leo Chance Pier, Fort Bay]]
During 2010–2011, various improvements were made to the Fort Bay harbor, including the [[Wharf|quay wall]], boat ramp, and retaining wall.<ref name="Quay">[https://windwardroads.com/new-quay-fort-bay-harbour-saba/ New Quay Fort Bay Harbour Saba]. Janssen de Jong Caribbean. Retrieved 11 November 2018.</ref> In 2023, upgrades were done to Capt. Leo Chance Pier and the [[roll-on/roll-off]] pier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-14 |title=Upgrading works at Fort Bay Harbor ongoing |url=https://www.saba-news.com/upgrading-works-at-fort-bay-harbor-ongoing/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Saba News |language=en-US}}</ref>

The port is also home to the Saba Sea Rescue Organization that have a rescue ship stationed just outside the mouth to the port. The ship is equipped with decompression tanks, rescue equipment and personnel. On land at Fort Bay, there is a [[Diving chamber|hyperbaric chamber]] for diving emergency situations.

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The port has two bars and one restaurant which are frequently visited by locals and tourists. Additionally the island's only gas station is situated located just past Fort Bay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/saba/transportation |title=Transportation|website=Lonely Planet|access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref>

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Fort Bay has been affected by several [[hurricanes]] over the years, including breakwaters damage in [[Hurricane Lenny]] in 1999,<ref name="Vilsteren" /> one of the piers being destroyed by [[Hurricane Omar]] in 2008,{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} and the fisherman's pier being damaged by [[Hurricane Irma]] and later destroyed by [[Hurricane Maria]] in 2017.<ref name="Maria">Durand, Hazel. [https://caribbeannetwork.ntr.nl/2017/09/21/fort-bay-harbor-saba-damaged-after-hurricane-maria/ Fort Bay harbor Saba damaged after Hurricane Maria]. 21 September 2017. Caribbean Network News.</ref><ref name=":2" />


==Transport==
==Transport==
Fort Bay has two [[ferry]] services operating between Saba and [[Sint Maarten]]. The ferries that operate these routes are ''The Edge'' (based on Sint Maarten) and ''Dawn 2'' (based on Saba), with almost daily trips.<ref name="Tour">[https://www.sabatourism.com/gettosaba.html Travel Info]. Saba Tourist Bureau. Retrieved 11 November 2018.</ref>
Fort Bay has multiple [[ferry]] services operating between Saba and [[Sint Maarten]], including ''The Edge'' (based on Sint Maarten),<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Edge |url=https://www.seaandlearn.org/the-edge |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=sea-and-learn-saba |language=en}}</ref> and the ''Dawn II'' (based on Saba)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dawn II {{!}} Ferry {{!}} Saba C-Transport, N.V. |url=https://www.sabaferry.com/dawn2 |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=sabactransport |language=en}}</ref> with almost daily trips.<ref name="Tour">[https://www.sabatourism.com/gettosaba.html Travel Info]. Saba Tourist Bureau. Retrieved 11 November 2018.</ref><ref name=":1" />


==References==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
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{{Reflist}}
File:Trent Bay with Fort Bay Ferry Terminal (6550045533).jpg|Tent Bay (left) and Fort Bay (right)
File:Saba Deep with Water Treatment Plant (6549980927).jpg|Dive center and water treatment building near entrance (from road) to Fort Bay
File:Edge II Aqua Mania Saba Shuttle (6550044209).jpg|Ferry in Fort Bay harbor
File:Bijleveld Fort Bay, Saba, 27 september 2019.jpg|View of Fort Bay from ferry
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External links==
{{commons category}}
*[http://www.sabaport.com Official Website of Fort Bay Harbor]
*[http://www.sabaport.com Official Website of Fort Bay Harbor]
*[https://www.sabaport.com/saba-ferry-services Saba Ferry Services]

==References==
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{{Reflist}}{{Saba}}
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[[Category:Geography of Saba]]
[[Category:Geography of Saba (island)]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in The Bottom]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in The Bottom]]
[[Category:Transport in Saba (island)]]

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Latest revision as of 19:00, 15 May 2024

Fort Bay
Fort Bay
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Standort
LandSaba
StandortThe Bottom, Saba
Coordinates17°36′59.04″N 63°15′5.04″W / 17.6164000°N 63.2514000°W / 17.6164000; -63.2514000
Details
Opened1972
Type of harbourArtificial
No. of piers2
Statistics
Website
www.sabaport.com

Fort Bay is the official and only port on the island of Saba, in the Caribbean Netherlands. It is located on the south side of the island, about 1 mile (1.6 km) by road from The Bottom. The port is very important for the island as most of its supplies arrive here by boat.

History

[edit]
Segment of "The Road" connecting Fort Bay to The Bottom

Prior to the opening of the road to Fort Bay, the primary way to get goods and people on or off the island was via Ladder Bay[1][2] (and its 800 perilous steps hand-cut out of the cliffside).[3]

Fort Bay's first pier was constructed in November 1972.[4][5] Since then, Fort Bay harbor has grown to multiple piers:

  • Capt. Leo Chance Pier, the larger pier, dedicated to cargo boats, dive boats, and ferries[6][7]
  • Multipurpose/fishermen's pier, mostly used by local fishermen[6][8]
  • Tender pier, used for tendering passengers from yachts and small cruise ships[6][9]
Cargo ship docked at Capt. Leo Chance Pier, Fort Bay

During 2010–2011, various improvements were made to the Fort Bay harbor, including the quay wall, boat ramp, and retaining wall.[10] In 2023, upgrades were done to Capt. Leo Chance Pier and the roll-on/roll-off pier.[11]

The port is also home to the Saba Sea Rescue Organization that have a rescue ship stationed just outside the mouth to the port. The ship is equipped with decompression tanks, rescue equipment and personnel. On land at Fort Bay, there is a hyperbaric chamber for diving emergency situations.

The port has two bars and one restaurant which are frequently visited by locals and tourists. Additionally the island's only gas station is situated located just past Fort Bay.[12]

Fort Bay has been affected by several hurricanes over the years, including breakwaters damage in Hurricane Lenny in 1999,[4] one of the piers being destroyed by Hurricane Omar in 2008,[citation needed] and the fisherman's pier being damaged by Hurricane Irma and later destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017.[13][8]

Transport

[edit]

Fort Bay has multiple ferry services operating between Saba and Sint Maarten, including The Edge (based on Sint Maarten),[14] and the Dawn II (based on Saba)[15] with almost daily trips.[16][7]

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  • Tent Bay (left) and Fort Bay (right)
    Tent Bay (left) and Fort Bay (right)
  • Dive center and water treatment building near entrance (from road) to Fort Bay
    Dive center and water treatment building near entrance (from road) to Fort Bay
  • Ferry in Fort Bay harbor
    Ferry in Fort Bay harbor
  • View of Fort Bay from ferry
    View of Fort Bay from ferry
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fort Bay.

References

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  1. ^ "Fort Bay Harbor | Maritime History". fort-bay-saba. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  2. ^ "About Saba". Saba Tourism. 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  3. ^ "Saba: A Beautiful Haven for Scuba Divers and Nature Lovers | Scuba Diving". www.scubadiving.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  4. ^ a b Van Vilsteren, W.L. Fort Bay, Saba: A study on hurricane condities. October 2001. Delft University of Technology.
  5. ^ "The Captain Leo A.I. Chance pier at the Fort Bay harbor will mark its 50th anniversary". Saba News. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  6. ^ a b c "Fort Bay Harbor: Facilities". fort-bay-saba. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  7. ^ a b "Fort Bay Harbor Saba | Saba Ferry Services | Travel to Saba". fort-bay-saba. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  8. ^ a b "The Island of Saba: After the Storm – Passion Passport". Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  9. ^ "Fort Bay Harbor Saba: Cruises Visiting Saba". fort-bay-saba. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  10. ^ New Quay Fort Bay Harbour Saba. Janssen de Jong Caribbean. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  11. ^ "Upgrading works at Fort Bay Harbor ongoing". Saba News. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  12. ^ "Transportation". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  13. ^ Durand, Hazel. Fort Bay harbor Saba damaged after Hurricane Maria. 21 September 2017. Caribbean Network News.
  14. ^ "The Edge". sea-and-learn-saba. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  15. ^ "Dawn II | Ferry | Saba C-Transport, N.V." sabactransport. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  16. ^ Travel Info. Saba Tourist Bureau. Retrieved 11 November 2018.


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