Fort Cowan Cowan, Military fortification in Moreton Island, Australia
Fort Cowan Cowan features two BL 6 inch Mk XI naval guns, concrete paths, four magazine huts, and foundations of military support structures across its complex.
The fort operated from 1937 to 1945 as part of Brisbane's coastal defense network, monitoring merchant vessels and defending against potential Japanese naval threats.
The fort stands as a representation of Queensland's transition from Imperial defense reliance to establishing independent local military capabilities after the 1860s.
Visitors can access the heritage site via boat transport to Moreton Island, where remnants of gun emplacements and military structures remain visible.
The fort incorporated an advanced water and sewerage system in its sandy terrain location, preceding similar infrastructure development in much of Brisbane.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.12500,153.36600
Latest update: June 6, 2025 22:15
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