Magnetic Battery, Military defense installation on Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia.
The Magnetic Battery contains concrete bunkers, gun emplacements, and observation posts spread across strategic positions overlooking Cleveland Bay and the surrounding waters.
The Royal Australian Navy constructed this coastal artillery site in 1942, equipping it with two French 155mm GPF guns capable of firing shells over 18,000 yards.
The facility represents Queensland's World War II military heritage through its preserved structures and integration into modern recreational walking paths.
Visitors access the battery remains through The Forts Walk, a 3.8-kilometer trail starting near the intersection toward Radical, Florence, and Arthur Bays.
The Command Post structure maintains its military connection by functioning as a modern radio-repeater and navigational beacon for maritime traffic.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1942
GPS coordinates: -19.12330,146.85100
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:22
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