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The anchor commemorates the re-enactment of the first landing at Rapid Bay of Colonel William Light on the 8th of September 1836.
Location
Address: | Essington Lewis Drive, Rapid Bay, 5204 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.525467 Long: 138.191088 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Technology |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 8th September, 1986 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis anchor, a replica of one lost from the vessel Rapid commemorates the re-enactment of the first landing at Rapid Bay of Colonel William Light on the 8th of September 1836.
Unveiled by His Excellency Lt-Gen. Sir Donald Dunstan, K.B.E., C.B. Governor of South Australia on the 8th September, 1986
A South Australian Jubilee 150 event
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