Torpedo Station Excavation

Flinders University PhD Candidate James Hunter is making preparations to conduct limited archaeological investigations at the site of Port Adelaide’s former torpedo station, located at the confluence of the Port River and North Arm. The torpedo station was constructed during the latter half of the 1880s, and decommissioned and dismantled around 1917. The general aims of the proposed test excavations will be to investigate the integrity and extent of archaeological deposits and structures associated with the torpedo station site, and compare the design, composition and construction attributes of its structural features with those of other torpedo stations throughout Australasia and the United Kingdom. The excavation is scheduled to take place between 10 and 23 May, and volunteers are welcome. Guided tours of the excavation site will also be provided on the hour between 10am and 3pm (Tuesday – Sunday).

If you would like to volunteer please register your interest at http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/archaeology/dig/booking.php. Enquiries about the project may be directed to James via e-mail at james.hunter@flinders.edu.au

State: SA

Where: Moorehouse Rd, Port Adelaide

When: May 10 - 23

Cost:

Contact: James Hunter email: james.hunter@flinders.edu.au