The fort was sitting atop a wet, low-lying coconut plantation and occupied an area of approximately two hectares, and had a small elevated battery of three  rifled muzzle-loading guns facing the sea, along with bombproof shelters.
Perched on top of a wet, low-lying coconut grove, the fort covered an area of about two hectares and boasted a small, elevated artillery emplacement consisting of three rifled muzzle-loading guns aimed at the ocean, as well as bomb-resistant shelters.