“Post civil war fort”
Ship Island is home to Fort Massachusetts, a beautifully preserved brick fortification completed in 1868. The National Park Service offers fort tours during the season the ferries operate. The excursion boats arrive at the end of a 400-foot pier near the fort on the Mississippi Sound side or north shore of West Ship Island. In addition to history, the unspoiled island provides visitors excellent birding, shelling, and hiking opportunities.
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The Fort is actually on Ship Island, not in Gulfport. From the address listed for the Fort, you will be able to take the ferry to Ship Island. The ferry runs twice a day from late spring to early fall. Check the website for times and prices. http://www.msshipisland.com/
only open march through october
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