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Show fortress tn The Gulf Of Mexico Kisiny trom liic water eivlit miles out in the Cull ot Mexico is massive I ort Massachusetts built in the middle 1800's. This unusual and liiMoric fort is located on Ship bland, one of several colorful i si.; mis in the waters off the coast of Mississippi. 1'oi t Massachusetts v. as used by Union forces as a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. 01 the fourteen huge cannons used to protect the fort, only one remains intact today. U was from this fort that the Union Arjny captured the City of Biloxi in 1 s6 1 - Port Massachusetts can be ivacheJ by excursion boats wlikh make two round trips daiK . Slop Island also features a beautiful, uncluttered beach with excellent suit bathing. Mississippi Gulf Coast history dates back to 1699 when I 'tench explorer D'lbenille landed on the shores of Mississippi and built I'ort Maurepas. which later was to become the historic City of Biloxi. In addition to rich history, the Mississippi t.ult Coast is eyeu more famous as a modern seashore resort with luxurious hotels and motels and numerous vacation attractions. The S-niile-lon' man-made beach is the most popular gathenng Place for swimming in the davtime and picnicking at night. Known as "America's Riviera ", the Mississippi Gulf Loat is an lisal year round duo SaulJi spot. - , |