Fort Philip, Military fort in Millers Point, Australia
The stone fortress stands on Observatory Hill, offering views over Sydney Harbour and the approaches to the colonial settlement.
Governor John Hunter commissioned Fort Philip in 1804 as a defense against potential French attacks and to control internal convict uprisings.
The site evolved from a military installation to become the location of Sydney Observatory, which studied the southern sky constellations.
The eastern rampart remains the only visible section of the original fort structure, with information panels explaining the military history.
The fort's signal station, constructed in 1847, transmitted messages to ships in Sydney Harbour through an advanced flag communication system.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.85950,151.20500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:53
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