1877 Map of Port Phillip Defences King Street Queens Bridge

Queens Bridge

nestled up against the amazing Federal Hotel

Patrick's Cathedral under construction

Judging by the size of the crowd this was a much anticipated event

approximately 50 kilometres west of Melbourne

1877 Map of Port Phillip Defences King Street Queens BridgeA reproduction of a chart published in 1877 showing information about the Victoria military and artillery defences around Port Phillip. At the time, Great Britain and its allies were concerned about the rising strength and numbers of Russia's military and naval forces. This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks. Our team of conservators