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Five bronze sculptures commemorate the Port Adelaide Swimming Carnival from 1923 to 1965.
The 'Swim through the Port' began in 1923, was open to both genders, and became one of the most prestigious swims in South Australia. A gruelling 2.5 kilometres, the swim began at Commercial Road ferry steps, continued along North Parade wharves and finished in the Portland Canal.
Location
Address: | Hack Street, Joyce Sneddon Reserve, Port Adelaide, 5015 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.849496 Long: 138.500091 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1923 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1965 |
Artist: | S. J. Brown |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MASWIM THROUGH THE PORT
Five bronze sculptures by Australian
painter and sculptor S. J. Brown
commemorating the
Port Adelaide Swimming Carnival
1923 - 1965
Involving participants from throughout
South Australia.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au