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The Old Fort of Nassau, built in 1697 on the site of the British Colonial Hilton Nassau, was Nassau's primary fortification for nearly 200 years before its demolition in 1897. Originally equipped with twenty-two cannons, the fort was damaged early on by Spanish attacks and frequently used by pirates. British intervention in 1718 aimed to end piracy, leading to the fort's restoration. However, it wasn't until 1744 that it was significantly renovated with fifty-four cannons and twenty-six mortars. It faced further attacks by American forces in 1776 and was captured by the Spanish in 1782 before being recaptured in 1783. Piracy laws enacted at Nassau played a crucial role in shaping maritime legal frameworks. These laws included: After the fort was garrisoned in 1787 and replaced by Fort Charlotte, it fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1897. The British Colonial Hilton now stands on its western ruins.