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The sculpture commemorates the 200th anniversary of Newcastle Port operations.
The sculpture is a nine metre high bronze of a naked woman. The towering work by Newcastle artist Julie Squires was inspired by traditional figureheads on the bows of early sailing ships.
Location
Address: | Dyke Road, Dyke Point, Carrington, 2294 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.923511 Long: 151.776653 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1799 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1999 |
Artist: | Julie Squires |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 1st November, 1999 |
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