Annaberg Sugar Plantation Windmill

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Situated on St. John Island in the eastern Caribbean, the Virgin Islands National Park protects a stunning testament to the Danish Colonial Era's industrial prowess in the Virgin Islands. Established as a modest holding in 1722, this plantation was dramatically expanded and modernized by James Murphy in 1796 when he acquired and consolidated several surrounding plantations, incorporating one of the largest windmills on the island and a state-of-the-art sugar factory. The towering windmill stood an impressive 40 feet high, its sails capable of being manually adjusted to harness the prevailing winds. Outperforming the existing animal-powered mill, this technological marvel more than doubled the amount of cane that could be crushed on windy days, showcasing its remarkable efficiency. For a closer look at this fascinating project, explore the LiDAR and photogrammetric data available at openheritage3d.org, where you can delve into the intricacies of this historic site. Visit https://openheritage3d.org/project.php?id=vv0h-dq68 to unlock a wealth of information about this captivating piece of history.