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The Fort Sea-Gate is at a higher level than the facing
wharf and is reached by a ramp that runs parallel to the bastion
wall. The area on the right-hand side of the gate identified
on the relative plans as the 'intermediate level', consists
of a complex of four distinct vaulted chambers. The first
one is entered directly from the gate, and leads to the second
chamber on its right-hand side. Natural lighting in this vault
is provided by five windows placed high on the wall facing
the sea. A flight of five steps leads to the next vault that
has no natural lighting.
A narrow ramp leads to the fourth vault that is at a higher level than the preceding chambers. Three slit windows in its upper level provide natural lighting.
The basement or wharf level is accessible through a flight of steps from the third vault. This level is also accessible from two separate entrances at the toe of the bastion wall.
Architect Michael Ellul
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