Fort Pearce, Military fortification in Point Nepean, Victoria, Australia
The fortification features two concrete gun emplacements, an underground ammunition storage facility, and observation posts facing Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay.
Built between 1910 and 1916, Fort Pearce operated as part of Port Phillip's defense network under Fort Queenscliff's command during both World Wars.
The site preserves military engineering practices from the early 20th century through its concrete structures and strategic coastal positioning.
Visitors can access the fort via shuttle bus service, with bike racks available and directional signs guiding to three main historical areas.
The fort's underground magazine stored ammunition between two gun pits, where Gunner Walter Hargrave died in a gun misfire in 1916.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -38.30670,144.65800
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:15
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