Getaway (2) - Fort Gago

Fort Gago is located near St George's Castle in Elmina. It has an interesting story. The Dutch had for years been trying to take over the Castle from the Portuguese by attacking from the sea. But those attempts were largely unsuccessful till the local population decided to assist the Dutch. They led the Dutch through a overland route to attack the Castle. The Dutch arrived on the hill where the current Fort Gago stood and found it to be overlooking the Castle. They placed cannons there, forcing the Portuguese to surrender. To ensure that no one else can take over the Castle as easily as they did, the Dutch constructed a Fort on that hill.