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The anchor commemorates the re-enactment of the first landing at Rapid Bay of Colonel William Light on the 8th of September 1836.

Location

Address:Essington Lewis Drive, Rapid Bay, 5204
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.525467
Long: 138.191088
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Monument Type:Technology
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 8th September, 1986
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Front Inscription

This anchor, a replica of one lost from the vessel Rapid commemorates the re-enactment of the first landing at Rapid Bay of Colonel William Light on the 8th of September 1836.

Unveiled by His Excellency Lt-Gen. Sir Donald Dunstan, K.B.E., C.B. Governor of South Australia on the 8th September, 1986

A South Australian Jubilee 150 event

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Source: MA
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