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The anchor commemorates the early pioneers who made their living by hunting and catching whales in Victor Harbor.
Location
| Address: | 121 Franklin Parade, Whalers Inn, Victor Harbor, 5211 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.586525 Long: 138.598771 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Technology |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1837 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 10th December, 1972 |
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This anchor was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, Sir Mark Oliphant, M. B. E., on December 19th, 1972, in memory of those hardy pioneers who made their living by catching the black whales which came from the Antarctic to frequent these shores during the winter months.
