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South Channel Fort

Location

South Channel Island, Port Phillip Bay, VIC - Property No B2165

File Number

B2165

Level

State

[1/5]
B2165 Observation Posts on
[2/5]
B2165 Former Living Quarters
[3/5]
B2165 Corridor Linking
[4/5]
B2165 South Channel Fort Fire
[5/5]
B2165 South Channel Fort

Statement of Significance

This man-made island was built for defence purposes in 1879-80 on a sandbank with bluestone rubble shoring. The fortifications include concrete and redgum dugout bunkers, underground tunnels and gun emplacements. The island is also important as one of only two breeding areas in Victoria of the white-faced Storm Petrel (Pelago-dromana marina). A small population of Little Penguins can also be found on the island. The sandy soil supports good growths of several species of shrub flora. The island is historically important as well as of significance as a petrel breeding ground.
Classified: 30/10/1986

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