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The anchor commemorates the commerce, shipping and fishing of the Port Hughes District.
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Location
Address: | Minnie Terrace, Port Hughes, 5558 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.075707 Long: 137.547306 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Technology |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st April, 1972 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MANational Trust of S.A.
Corporation of Moonta
1872 - 1972
Port Hughes surveyed 1863.
Tiparra Lighthouse erected 1876.
Jetty built 1911 - 13.
This anchor of unknown origin found near Tiparra Reef Lighthouse, commemorates District commerce, shipping & fishing
Unveiled by Mrs R. Horton 1st April 1972.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au