Fort Schuyler is a fortification in the New York City borough of The Bronx. It is one of many forts built along the east coast of the United States in the aftermath of the War of 1812 (with the British Empire) when it became brutally apparent that the US coast was poorly defended against foreign invasion. Fort Schuyler was dedicated in 1856 after only 75% completion, and was strategically positioned to protect New York City from naval attack through Long Island Sound; guarding the eastern entrance to New York Harbor. It is located on Throgs Neck in the southeastern tip of the Bronx at a point where the East River meets Long Island Sound. Fort Totten faces it on the other side of the river. Their interlocking batteries creates a bottle-neck of defenses against ships attempting to approach N