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Frederiksted is both the town and one of the two administrative districts of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. A grid planned city, designed by surveyor Jens Beckfor, originally to 14x14 blocks but built 7x7 to enhance the island commerce in the 1700s. Frederiksted is less than 1,000 people in the town proper, but nearly 10,000 in the greater western side of the island. Christiansted (mid-island on the north) is about 30 years older but commerce was limited by its natural, shallow protective reef. Frederiksted was built in the leeward side of the island (shadow of the wind) for calm seas and a naturally deep port. It is home to Fort Frederik, constructed to protect the town from pirate raids and attacks from rival imperialist nations and named after Frederick V of Denmark, who purchased the Danish West Indies in 1754. Frederiksted is often referred to as "Freedom City" by locals. This nickname has to do with the fact that the town was the site of the emancipation of slaves in the then-Danish West Indies. On July 3, 1848, freed slave and skilled craftsman Moses Gottlieb, who also was known as "General Buddhoe," led the uprising, organized slaves on St. Croix's West End plantations, and marched on the town of Frederiksted. The emancipation of slaves was proclaimed on July 3, 1848, at Fort Frederik on the waterfront at the northern edge of Frederiksted by Governor-General Peter von Scholten. Frederiksted is home to one of two deep water ports on St. Croix and is the main port for cruise ships visiting the island. Passengers disembark at the Frederiksted Pier, where they may explore the town, enjoy the beaches, rent a car, or catch a waiting taxi that will bring them to other points of interest across St. Croix. The other deep water port is located at the South Port which includes Hovensa oil refinery tank farm and Renaissance Industrial Park. The territory's Legislature is also located in Frederiksted.〔http://www.legvi.org/〕〔https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Virgin-Islands-Legislature/750831084999705?fref=ts〕 There are also several government buildings that occupy historic buildings. Briefly in the early 2000s, Frederiksted was a port for Seaborne Airlines seaplanes, which are based in the town of Christiansted.〔http://stcroixsource.com/content/news/local-news/2003/05/08/flights-link-frederiksted-charlotte-amalie〕 Seaplane service ended after less than one year of service due to insufficient infrastructure. Plans to reopen service are contingent on the funding approval for the Frederiksted Renovation and Revitalization Plan. Today, Frederiksted is mostly a sleepy town. In its peak month, Frederiksted receives about 15 cruise ships (January) and 0-2 ships in summer months compared to St. Thomas' 3-8 ships per day. This lack of cruise ships makes St. Croix and Frederiksted a premium destination for people who enjoy a quieter lifestyle and easy access to the beach (walking distance from the Pier). Most cruise ship ports are bustling with jewellery districts retail. Frederiksted retains its quiet Victorian charms, relaxed lifestyle, and is impressively lacking in a retail shopping zone. The Frederiksted Pier and the west end reefs remain a tropical scuba diving destination along with the calm waters and many expansive beaches. There are several restaurants, beach bars, a few water sports companies (N2theBlue Scuba Diving, Freedom City Surf Shop, and WestEnd Water Sports), and one cafe (Polly's at the Pier). Retail is limited but opens and livens up when a ship comes to port. ==History== The town was destroyed by a labor revolt (known as "The Fireburn" because arson was utilized as a means of revolt) in October 1878, which was led by four Crucian female laborers. Frederiksted was later restored during the Victorian era, as reflected in the town's architecture. Modern Frederiksted operates at a slower pace than Christiansted, except for carnival in January and whenever cruise ships dock in Frederiksted's deepwater port. In recent years successful redevelopment efforts have begun to restore and revitalize this National Historic Site. The 2000 census population of the town was 732, and that of the larger sub-district was 3,767.〔http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb01cn172.html〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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