Mrs Watson's Cottage, Heritage-listed stone ruins in Lizard Island National Park, Australia
The stone structure features five rooms spanning 14 by 10 meters, with remaining wall sections positioned 60 meters from Watson's Beach on Lizard Island.
Captain Robert Watson and P.C. Fuller established a beche-de-mer processing station at Watson's Bay in 1879, constructing the dwelling with assistance from two Chinese workers.
The site encompasses Aboriginal heritage spanning thousands of years, with Captain James Cook documenting hut frames and large middens during his 1770 coastal voyage.
The ruins remain accessible within Lizard Island National Park, registered since October 1992 in the Queensland Heritage Register for historical preservation.
The location marks the departure point of Mary Watson's tragic escape attempt in 1881, which led to the deaths of herself, her infant son, and worker Ah Sam.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -14.66660,145.46040
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:58
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