Funchal’s breakwater and Fort a history in pictures

Funchal’s breakwater forts in the early days

Old sketches of Funchal found in the Quinta da Penha

Mohle fort, Funchal Madeira 1890s

Sailing ships in Funchal many years ago

Building Funchal breakwater 1890s

Funchal breakwater 1900s

Once a Fort, then some other use, today a design centre

Handling cargo on the breakwater

Selling rides to passengers on the to ships moored on the breakwater

Barrels of Madeira being loaded

Design Centre, the Breakwater, Funchal Madeira

Design Centre dining, Funchal Madeira

Design Centre dining with a view of Funchal’s finest hotels