Fort Scratchley
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Fort Scratchley is a historic coastal defense fort and museum in Newcastle, New South Wales, known for its commanding views over the Pacific Ocean and its role in protecting the city, including during World War II.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coastal defence fort
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historic site → museum → |
| associatedWith |
defence of Newcastle in 1942 Japanese submarine attack
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| category |
Forts in New South Wales
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Military history of Australia → Museums in New South Wales → |
| constructedFor |
coastal defence
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| country |
Australia
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| currentUse |
heritage attraction
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museum → |
| governingBody |
City of Newcastle
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| hasFeature |
artillery emplacements
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barracks buildings → observation posts → underground tunnels → |
| hasGunEmplacements |
coastal artillery guns
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| hasViewOf |
Newcastle city centre
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Nobbys Beach → |
| heritageStatus |
heritage-listed site
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| locatedIn |
suburb of Newcastle East
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| location |
Newcastle, New South Wales
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| near |
Newcastle Ocean Baths
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Nobbys Head → |
| notableFor |
role in defending Newcastle during World War II
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| offers |
guided tours
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museum exhibitions → panoramic coastal views → |
| openToPublic |
true
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| operatedAs |
coastal artillery fortification
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| overlooks |
Newcastle Harbour
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Pacific Ocean → |
| primaryFunction |
protect Newcastle and its harbour
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| significance |
example of 19th- and 20th-century coastal defence architecture in Australia
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| tourismType |
cultural tourism attraction
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military heritage tourism site → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Newcastle
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Newcastle, New South Wales → |
hasLandmark |