www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Home » Themes » Technology » Industry
Harbourmaster`s Cottage MemorialPrint Page 
02-November-2020 (Stephen Warren)
Photographs supplied by Bryan Cole / Stephen Warren
The monument marks the site of the first Harbourmaster`s cottage in Port Elliot and is a tribute to the activities of the Harbour Master and the town as a port.
From 1851 to 1866 more than 500 vessels used the facilities of the Port Elliot seaport. Unfortunately the wrecking of seven vessels between 1853 and 1864 confirmed Horseshoe Bay's growing reputation as a 'ship-trap', resulting in Victor Harbor replacing Port Elliot as the coastal outlet for the Murray trade.
View Google Map
From 1851 to 1866 more than 500 vessels used the facilities of the Port Elliot seaport. Unfortunately the wrecking of seven vessels between 1853 and 1864 confirmed Horseshoe Bay's growing reputation as a 'ship-trap', resulting in Victor Harbor replacing Port Elliot as the coastal outlet for the Murray trade.
Memorial Unveiling 1976Location
| Address: | 15 The Strand, Port Elliot, 5212 |
|---|---|
| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.534987 Long: 138.682437 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Designer: | Mr. A. Gillesen |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 1st February, 1976 |
|---|
Front Inscription
Source: MA"This memorial was erected by the South Coast Lions Club to mark the site of the first Harbourmaster`s Cottage at Port Elliot.
It was constructed using lintels from the cottage and the first local Congregational Church".
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
