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Originally named Rock Island, this small fort housed criminals convicted of petty offences within the colony. It has a dark and mysterious past; rumour has it that a convicted murderer, Francis Morgan, was once hung and left to rot on the island. Fort Denison was fortified during the Russian scare of 1875, which never eventuated. Built from 8,000 tonnes of sandstone quarried near Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, it was named after Sir William Denison, then Governor of New South Wales. By the time the fort was completed, it was redundant. Fort Denison was included as part of the defence of Sydney whereby the fort's cannon were fired at 1pm each day to help mariners set their chronometers. Today it is fired not for defence purposes but to signal the hour - 1 o'clock

Located in Sydney Harbour near the Opera House, Fort Denison is a popular attraction. It has superb views across Sydney Harbour, and provides visitors a fascinating link with Sydney's convict past. Fort Denison is part of Sydney Harbour National Park

Fort Denison History

Fort Denison, also known as "Pinchgut", is one of Sydney's historic landmarks, located in the centre of Sydney Harbour.

When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, Fort Denison was a steep, rocky island known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye and was a popular fishing place for local tribes. The name “Pinchgut” arose soon after, as convicts who had committed secondary crimes were charged and confined in leg irons on the island, with rations of bread and water.

In 1839, two American warships entered the harbour under the cover of darkness and circled “Pinchgut” Island. Threat of attack from France and America led to a review of the defences of the inner harbour and the decision to build a fort on “Pinchgut” island.

The Martello Tower was completed in 1857 using 8000 tonnes of sandstone. The island was renamed Fort Denison in 1862 after the then-Governor, Sir William Denison. The Martello Tower is the only one of its kind in Australia. Fort Denison became part of Sydney Harbour National Park in 1992.

Today, the Fort still operates as a Harbour Navigation Facility, with automated tide gauge, foghorn, beacon and channel markers and as a modern museum and café.

Forts Denison

Fort Denison, also known as "Pinchgut", is one of Sydney's historic landmarks, located in the centre of Sydney Harbour.
When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, Fort Denison was a steep, rocky island known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye and was a popular fishing place for local tribes.
The name “Pinchgut” arose soon after, as convicts who had committed secondary crimes were charged and confined in leg irons on the island, with rations of bread and water.
In 1839, two American warships entered the harbour under the cover of darkness and circled “Pinchgut” Island.
Threat of attack from France and America led to a review of the defences of the inner harbour and the decision to build a fort on “Pinchgut” island.
The Martello Tower was completed in 1857 using 8000 tonnes of sandstone. The island was renamed Fort Denison in 1862 after the then-Governor, Sir William Denison. The Martello Tower is the only one of its kind in Australia. Fort Denison became part of Sydney Harbour National Park in 1992.
Today, the Fort still operates as a Harbour Navigation Facility, with automated tide gauge, foghorn, beacon and channel markers and as a modern museum and café.

Getting There

Tours take place 9am-11.45am Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings essential.
Adults $47, children $43 including ferry transfers, guided tour and brunch.

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