SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — A view over the fortifications of Fort Moultrie, showcasing layers of coastal defense history from the American Revolution through World War II. The fort's walls, gun emplacements, and earthworks offer a panoramic vista of Charleston Harbor, illustrating the strategic importance of this position in protecting the South Carolina coastline over nearly two centuries.
Photograph by David Coleman. The view over Fort Moultrie's fortifications presents a compelling visual narrative of American coastal defense evolution. From this vantage point, visitors can observe multiple layers of military architecture spanning from the 18th to the mid-20th century. In the foreground, earthworks and concrete structures from the fort's later periods are likely visible, possibly including gun emplacements from the Spanish-American War era or World War II. These more modern defenses are interspersed with older brick and masonry walls dating back to the 19th century, reflecting the fort's Civil War-era modifications.
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Location: Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island, South Carolina, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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