Virtual Visit #
Part of a series of Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia entitled “ Defending the Port" and traces the evolution of coast defences in Fremantle.
After Federation, the importance of Fremantle, now the chief port of the State, necessitated improvement in its defences. Up-to-date armament of 6 inch Mk VII coast defence guns was installed in two forts, Fort Arthur’s Head and Fort Forrest. The Artillery Barracks, housing the Australian Army Museum of WA, were built to accommodate the permanent force garrison of Fort Arthur’s Head and Fort Forrest.
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The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia was closed to volunteers and the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. One outcome was the creation of an expanded on-line presence through a weekly Virtual Visit post. The initial response encouraged the Museum over the following three tears, to continue the series. Virtual Visits normally focused on an object or theme from the collection. The general format was to link the story of the object and its significance. with web links and related materials to facilitate a continuing journey of self-discovery.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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