Morro Castle

[ mawr-oh, mor-oh; Spanish mawr-raw ]

noun
  1. a historic fort at the entrance to the harbor of Havana, Cuba.

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  • The guns of Morro Castle and of the shore batteries began to rain their balls on the Merrimac.

  • Later in the day the Americans were taken from the war-ship in a launch, and carried across the harbor to Morro Castle.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • Soon the crew could see the line of distant mountains, and the steep slopes leading to Morro Castle.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • So after a four days' stay in Morro Castle the little party set out on an inland march, guarded by some thirty Spanish soldiers.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • On account of an eastward curve in the channel just beyond Morro Castle, one cannot look through the notch into the upper harbor.

    Campaigning in Cuba | George Kennan