NORTH CHANNEL LIGHTSHIP
PORT PHILLIP BAY, UNINCORPORATED
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Statement of Significance
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NORTH CHANNEL LIGHTSHIP - History
The Geelong Lightship was placed north of the North Channel by at least 1851 (Ferguson, 1851), and exhibited lights to define the edge of the Channel, as well as tidal signals to indicate the depth of water over the bar (Ferguson, 1854: 18; 1861: 14). The vessel was moored opposite Bird Rock in 1861, (VGG, 15/1/1851:77, V129), and exhibited a bright fixed light 27 feet above sea level that could be seen for nine nautical miles in clear weather. The vessel was moored in 12 feet of water, and exhibited daily tidal signals.NORTH CHANNEL LIGHTSHIP - Interpretation of Site
Jim Anderson has inspected the site using GPS marks derived from the GIS geo-referencing process, and found two bottles of very early origin in an area that was otherwise sterile of artefacts. During another site inspection in 2003, no further artefacts were located, but a pile was found in the same area that probably originated from a later replacement beacon. Further investigation after storm surges may reveal more evidence of the former lighthouse mooring site.
NORTH CHANNEL LIGHTSHIP - Historical Significance
This site is historically significant as one of the earliest lightships used in the Bay. Part of a network of navigation aids throughout Port Phillip Bay.
Heritage Study and Grading
Heritage Victoria - Maritime Infrastructure Assessment Project
Author: Heritage Victoria
Year: 2005
Grading:
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NORTH CHANNEL LIGHTSHIPVictorian Heritage Inventory
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AVALON BEACH FISHERMEN'S HUTSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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