James Island

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James Island and Related sites represent the first African-European trade route to the inland of Africa and the beginning and the conclusion of the West African slave trade. They are located along the Gambia River.

The designated area consists of 7 separate locations:
- James Island
- Six-Gun Battery
- Fort Bullen
- Ruins of San Domingo
- Remains of Portuguese Chapel
- CFAO Building
- Maurel Frères Building

Year	Decision	Comments
2003	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription
1996	Deferred	Bureau - want comparative study of early colonial trading settlements in West Africa

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• James Island and Related Sites
• Country: Gambia
• Year: 2003
• Cultural Heritage
  Criteria:  (3) (6)
• Category: Human activity, Transport and Trade
• Connections: Built or owned by British . Built or owned by Dutch . Cultural sites taking up an entire island . Located in a Capital City . Named after individual people . Slavery . World Monuments Watch (past) .
  
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