The abandoned Bannerman Castle sits on Pollepel Island in New York's Hudson River. Once a fortress for weapons, the castle is only accessible by private boat. AdvertisementSitting on Pollepel Island in New York's Hudson River, a stunning piece of history is slowly crumbling away. Bannerman Castle was built as a fortress for weapons in the early 20th century by Francis Bannerman, a Scottish arms trader, The New York Times reported. We got a private tour of the island in 2019 — before tours were available to the public.

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