From the higher peak, Signal Hill, Rodney was able to observe the French naval base of Fort Royal on Martinique. In 1782, Admiral Rodney sailed from Pigeon Island to confront the French fleet, which he defeated in the Battle of Saints.
Rodney viewed the French naval base at Fort Royal on Martinique from Signal Hill's peak. In 1782, Admiral Rodney departed from Pigeon Island to engage the French fleet there, defeating them in the Battle of Saints.