Pope's Eye, Sea fort in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.
Pope's Eye consists of bluestone boulders arranged in a horseshoe shape, forming an artificial reef structure in the waters of Port Phillip Bay.
The construction of this defensive fort began in 1880 under Sir William Jervois but remained incomplete when advancements in naval weapons made it obsolete.
The marine national park supports numerous Australian species, including Australasian gannets that utilize the platforms for nesting throughout the year.
The structure reaches only 2 meters in depth inside the formation, providing protected anchorage for small boats navigating Port Phillip Bay.
The incomplete foundation extends 204 meters in length with varying widths, creating a marine habitat that attracts Australian fur seals and Burrunan dolphins.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -38.27700,144.69900
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:54
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