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South Channel Fort
South Channel Island, Port Phillip Bay, VIC - Property No B2165
South Channel Fort
South Channel Island, Port Phillip Bay, VIC - Property No B2165
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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
Classified: 30/10/1986
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