Savanna-la-Mar

Savanna-la-Mar

Savanna-la-Mar (commonly known as Sav-la-Mar, or simply Sav) is the chief town and capital of Westmoreland parish, Jamaica.

It is a coastal town and contains a fort, constructed in the 18th century for defence against pirates.

Savanna-la-Mar is mentioned in Bob Dylan's song "Sara".

:"Sleepin' in the woods by a fire in the night,":"Drinkin' white rum in a Portugal bar,":"Them playin' leapfrog and hearin' about Snow White,":"You in the marketplace in Savanna-la-Mar"

Externals links

* [http://www.jnht.com/forts/savanna.html The fort]



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