Ben Buckler Gun Battery, Artillery battery in North Bondi, Australia.
The Ben Buckler Gun Battery features concrete walls and a 9.2-inch breech-loading Armstrong gun designed to protect Sydney's coastline against naval threats.
Built in 1893 as part of Sydney's defense system, this military installation responded to the departure of British forces from Australia in 1870.
The battery represents a period of Australian military development when coastal colonies took responsibility for their defense infrastructure and strategic capabilities.
The battery site remained buried under sand until 1984, when construction work for the Bondi Ocean Outfall Sewer revealed the concrete casemate structure.
The battery employed an advanced hydraulic system that allowed the gun to lower into a protected position after firing, reducing its exposure to enemy vessels.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1893
GPS coordinates: -33.88420,151.28400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:48
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