St Catherine's Breakwater

St Catherine's Bay was a controversial choice for a harbor that would not dry up and could shelter the British Canal Fleet. Beginning in the mid-1800s, at enormous expense, only one arm of the harbor was completed. As a result of natural phenomena, changes in ship design as well as peace with France, the harbor was a failure.

While one might wonder what this part of the island looks like now after the southern branch is completed, at least the construction of the north breakwater has stood the test of time and it also offers a promenade with great views for active people as a good fishing spot for anglers.

Elsewhere in the bay, two of the round towers, built by order of General Conway (Archirondel and St Catherine's Tower), stood guard against the threat of an earlier French attack. With its rich history, St Catherine's Bay is the third most beautiful historic site on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Jersey.

Location: St Catherine, Jersey.