Fort Dumaresq

Rhyll, BASS COAST SHIRE

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  • Physical Description 1

    Fort Dumaresq - Physical Description 1

    Small battery.

    Historical Australian Themes

    Fort Dumaresq - Historical Australian Themes

    Exploring and surveying/Defence

    Usage/Former Usage

    Fort Dumaresq - Usage/Former Usage

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    Veterans Description for Public

    Fort Dumaresq - Veterans Description for Public

    Fort Dumaresq at Rhyll on Phillip Island was built due to fears of a French annexation of the southern coastline of the continent. A group set sail in a small brig "The Dragon", escorted by HMS Fly set sail for Western Port, landing on the island November 26th, 1826. The settlement comprised of the following: Captain Wright of the 3rd Buffs Regiment with Lt Burchill as his second in command, 21 convicts and the explorer Hovell. The settlement only consisted of a few buildings at Settlement Point, and the small battery Fort Dumaresq. The settlement was abandoned a year later.

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