This signal flagstaff is located at Sydney Observatory on Observatory Hill, at Millers Point. Observatory Hill is the highest point overlooking Sydney Harbour and has previously been known as Windmill Hill, Citadel Hill, Fort Phillip and Flagstaff Hill, describing its functions over time. This flagstaff was installed in June 2008 to commemorate the history of the site as a signal communication point, as part of Sydney Observatory’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Signal flags at Fort Phillip from 1810 announced the arrival of ships into Sydney Harbour and also informed port authorities of the names, origin and cargo of new arrivals. Weather and other information was also communicated by signal flags to ships in the harbour.
Nice picture. The signal staff reminds me of a ship's mast.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI thought from your thumbnail shot it was a tall ship. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely shot!
That is what I will call a beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful dark blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your shots :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting that flags were used to make announcements!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blue sky. Love those.
ReplyDeleteWhat intense blue skies! The signal staff could be an exclamation point! Superb capture as always, Jim!
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Love how blue is your sky. ^_^
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Wow....gorgeous deep blue sky!
ReplyDeleteAustralian clear blue skies - well captured.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how sailors communicated by means of various flags. And it worked! We can hardly imagine how people could contact each other without mobile phones or e-mails.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information and what a bright and beautiful blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAs always, an interesting view and information about your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky and lovely photo!
ReplyDeletecool flagstaff. :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive mean to measure time.
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Ahoy Pacific neighbor!
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Do they still announce things with the flags, Jim? A beautiful tradition, and a super photo.
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
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It is nice that this now stands as reminder of the complicated way of communicating!
ReplyDeleteInteresting information and a beautiful picture -- there's just something about flags flying against a bright blue sky~
ReplyDeleteNice flagstaff,i think there is one in my place,in Penang.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some historical background, same with Carletta I thought it was a pirate ship haha.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot.
ReplyDeletethe sky is so intensely blue - it's a fantastic capture. and a whole lot of history too. happy weekend to you, and happy SWF.
ReplyDeleteKay, with modern communication methods there's no need to use flags to signal ships on the harbour these days but they still like to utilise the flagstaff and post messages using flags.
ReplyDeleteLove the flags - so naval!
ReplyDeleteI went to the local sail club which is 5 minutes from home, they had the flagstaff but not too many flags.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! And another brilliant blue sky to die for!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post, and a beautiful, colourful photo.
ReplyDelete....beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue colours in that sky.
ReplyDeleteHi there - we were looking at signal flags last week - only ours were at a light house on the coast of Victoria.
ReplyDeleteCheers Stewart M - Melbourne
Great picture.
ReplyDeleteFlag signalling a centuries old way of communicating, and who knows, one day if the Internet and other forms of communication fail worldwide, it may come to the fore again..!
ReplyDeleteDelicious, I love the light that you get.
ReplyDeleteCan't you send me a piece of this beautiful blue sky ??
ReplyDeleteInteresting place with so many associations.
ReplyDeletet first glance it does remind me of a tallship. Great photo. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot.
ReplyDeletefrom the thumbnail I thought it was a ship, how interesting this form of communication.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post..the photo is great! I always enjoy your posts. Thank you for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shirley
Gattina, I'd put some of this blue sky in an envelope and post it to you, if I could. :) I guess we're lucky that we get some great blue skies.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Jim and very interesting history.
ReplyDeleteYour sky is wonderful deep blue again.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blue sky! Wish you a great weekend!
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I love the pic. the blue sky shows a perfect time to enjoy the day outside
ReplyDeleteI was down at our local sailing club and was astonished at all the different flags they have. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletepretty cool!
ReplyDeleteMan that is cool! What lens did you use?
ReplyDeleteJames, the lens I used is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm. I also use the EF-S 55-250mm.
ReplyDeleteYeah I have that twin lens kit too (IS models). I am quite a newbie to the SLR world but I am loving those two lenses, pretty much does most of what I need.
ReplyDeleteJames, I've only had my SLR camera and lenses for a year and am still learning a lot about how to get the best use out of them.
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