Nassau in New Providence District
Destination Guide Bahamas

The Bahamas

The Bahamas Listen/bəˈhɑːməz/, officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is a country consisting of more than 3,000 islands, cays and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and Hispaniola, northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the U.S. state of Florida and east of the Florida Keys. Its capital is Nassau on the island of New Providence. Geographically, the Bahamas lie near to Cuba, which is part of the Greater Antilles, along with Hispaniola and Jamaica.

Located at 25.0667, -77.3333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The Bahamas, Caribbean countries, Island countries, Archipelagoes of the Atlantic Ocean, Former English colonies, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Caribbean Community, Populated places established in 1647, English-speaking countries and territories, Constitutional monarchies, Liberal democracies, States and territories established in 1973, Member states of the United Nations

Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 248,948, 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas (353,658). Lynden Pindling International Airport, the major airport for The Bahamas, is located about 16 kilometres west of Nassau city centre, and has daily flights to major cities in the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Located at 25.06, -77.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nassau, Bahamas, Populated places in the Bahamas, New Providence, Capitals in the Caribbean, Populated places established in the 17th century, Port cities in the Caribbean, Piracy

Battle of Nassau

The Battle of Nassau (March 3–4, 1776) was a naval action and amphibious assault by American forces against the British port of Nassau, Bahamas, during the American Revolutionary War (also known as the American War of Independence). It is considered the first cruise and one of the first engagements of the newly established Continental Navy and the Continental Marines, the progenitors of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The action was also the Marines' first amphibious landing.

Located at 25.06, -77.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1776, 1776 in the Bahamas, Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving the United States, United States Marine Corps in the 18th and 19th centuries, History of the Bahamas, Wars involving the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas

Thomas Robinson Stadium

Thomas Robinson Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nassau, Bahamas. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium currently has a capacity of 15,000 people, but has the ability to be expanded to hold 30,000 people. The stadium is named after Thomas A. "Tom" Robinson, a former track and field star that represented the Bahamas at several Olympic Games.

Located at 25.0556, -77.3587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in the Bahamas, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums

Fort Fincastle

Fort Fincastle is a fort located in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas.

Located at 25.0736, -77.3386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Nassau, Bahamas, New Providence, History of the Bahamas, Forts in the Bahamas, Piracy

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is an art gallery in Nassau, The Bahamas. In September 2011 the gallery announced Amanda Coulson, as the new Director and 4 new staff appointments. John Cox joined the gallery in January 2012 as Chief Curator.

Located at 25.0754, -77.3473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums established in 2003, Art museums and galleries in the Bahamas, National museums, 2003 establishments in the Bahamas

Capture of the Bahamas (1782)

The Capture of the Bahamas took place in May 1782 during the American War of Independence when a Spanish force under the command of Juan Manuel de Cagigal arrived on the island of New Providence near Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. The British commander at Nassau, John Maxwell decided to surrender the island without a fight when confronted by the superior force.

Located at 25.06, -77.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1782, Battles involving Spain, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, History of the Bahamas, 1782 in the Bahamas

Capture of the Bahamas (1783)

The Capture of the Bahamas took place in April 1783, late in the American War of Independence, when a Loyalist expedition under the command of Andrew Deveaux set out to retake the Bahamas from the Spanish. The expedition was successful and Nassau fell without a shot being fired. It was one of the last actions of the entire war.

Located at 25.0667, -77.3333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1783, Battles involving Spain, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, History of the Bahamas

Raid on Nassau

The Raid on Nassau was a privately raised Franco-Spanish expedition during the War of the Spanish Succession led by Blas Moreno Mondragón and Clause Le Chesnaye. The joint bourbon invaders attacked Nassau, the capital of the English Bahamas at the time and an important base of privateering for English corsairs aiming to end privateering actions in the Cuban and Saint Domingue's Caribbean seas. The town of Nassau was quickly taken and sacked, plundered and burnt down.

Located at 25.06, -77.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1703, History of the Bahamas, Battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving France, Naval battles involving England, Naval battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, 1703 in the Bahamas, Military raids

Raid on Charles Town

The Raid on Charles Town or Spanish raid on New Providence was a Spanish naval expedition on 19 January 1684 (O.S. ) led by the Cuban corsair Juan de Alarcón against the English privateering stronghold of Charles Town, capital of the Bahamas. The Bahamas harbored pirates and privateers who preyed on Spanish ships.

Located at 25.06, -77.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1684, Naval battles involving Spain, Battles involving England, History of the Bahamas, Wars involving the Bahamas, Military raids