Tour Vauban de Tatihou is a seventeenth century fortification on the tidal island of Tatihou in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1694/00/00 | Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban | Engineer | The second Fort Vauban is constructed. | |||
| 1699/00/00 | Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban | Engineer | Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban inspects the newly built tower at Fort de Tatihou. | |||
| 1803/12/10 | In a heavy gale, the 36-gun British frigate HMS SHANNON is crashes on the rocks at Tatihour island. Under the command of Edward Leveson-Gower, the SHANNON was just three months old. |
| Particulars for Tour Vauban de Tatihou: | |
|---|---|
| Category for Historic Use | Defense |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Structure | Stronghold, fort |
| Sight Category | Structure |
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