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Fort Denison

Little Island in Sydney Harbour

Fort Denison is a tiny fortified island in the center of Sydney Harbour, a short distance away from the Sydney Opera House.

It was originally built during the Crimean War (when England was at war with Russia) and was equipped with a battery of cannon and a crew of 45 soldiers to defend Sydney Harbour from attack.

The island was also used as a place to put convicts who proved troublesome. They were rowed out to the island and left there, and might not be fed every day. That's why the convicts named it Pinchgut - because their guts (stomachs) would often be cramped with hunger.

The only time the island came under attack was during World War II when three miniature Japanese submarines attacked Australian shipping in suicide missions. There was such a panic from the shore that Fort Denison itself was mistakenly hit by one of the Australian guns.

You can book a tour of Fort Denison from Cadman's Cottage. They also do tours to Goat Island.

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