This stone obelisk stands at Green Point, at the southern end of Camp Cove, in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay. It was erected in the 1850s, at what was then known as Laings Point, as a navigational marker for early navigation into Port Jackson. Green Point was also the southern end of the cross-harbour boom net extending 1,480 metres to Georges Head, which was built during World War 2. It caught one of the Japanese midget submarines that entered Sydney Harbour in May 1942. A winch was used to open a gate to allow large ships to enter the harbour but all that remains is the concrete floor of the winch room.
Extraordinary relic with an interesting history. And a great viewpoint.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shadow shot for the day, Jim, and interesting history indeed! Such a great view!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a challenge sailing ships into the harbor with only an obelisk as the sole navigational guide. Hopefully the sailing ship mishaps were few!
ReplyDeleteCool obelisk. Thanks for the interesting bit of history you've shared.
ReplyDeleteAlways feel it is say they remove parts of history like the winch room still the view and obelisk makes up for that.
ReplyDeletegreat vista from here...
ReplyDeletethat's a very interesting history
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty view...love the city skyline in the back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a piece of interesting history.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have seen this navigational marker before. Well done, locating it.
ReplyDeleteHave never really taken notice of this before. Great photo :)
ReplyDeleteThat's nice with the city view in the background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on Theme day.
The obelisk throws a strong shadow, Jim, and the rocks lesser ones, but shadows nevertheless.
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