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WRECK BELL
LocationPRINCES PARK, CNR WHARF STREET and GELLIBRAND STREET QUEENSCLIFF, Queenscliffe Borough Google Maps and Google StreetviewVictorian Heritage Register (VHR) NumberH2070 Heritage Overlay NumberHO117 Level of SignificanceRegistered |
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1. All of the structure known as the Wreck Bell (including the bell, yoke belfry, post, sign, ladder and platform base) marked B1 on Diagram 2070 held by the Executive Director. 2. ... more |
Statement of Significance
The Wreck Bell was a facility provided by the Ports and Harbours Branch to summon the crew of the Queenscliff lifeboat in times of a maritime disaster. The bell was cast by John Danks & Son, Melbourne, and the supporting structure erected by William Golightly (Jnr) in September 1891. It was placed in Lower Princess Park close to the residences of the fishermen who generally formed the crew of the lifeboat. The head of the lighthouse service was automatically the ... more
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