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Semaphore [B 16393/28] • Photograph

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Summary

Semaphore signalling station was established in 1856 for officers to record details of all vessels in Gulf St Vincent. It was also used to record information on water depth, tides and cargo loading. The Time Ball Tower was erected in 1875 next to the Signal Station. The very tall flag pole was erected by the publican of the White Horse Cellars Hotel at Port Adelaide so that he could alert his hotel of the approach of ships in the area thus earning the name of Semaphore for the district.

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Physical description

Postcard; 14.3 cm x 8.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1904

Collection

Part of Semaphore Collection

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Digitisation information

Date

13/09/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,180 x 2,214 pixels (7.0 MP)

Size

21.16 MB

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