Tag: History
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US Battleship USS Florida BB-30
US Battleship USS Florida BB-30 USS Florida (BB-30) was the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships for the US Navy. Launched on 12 May 1910, she was commissioned on 15 September 1911. During World War One, she was sent to reinforce the British Grand Fleet, where she undertook patrols of the North Sea Read more
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Maitland Gaol NSW Australia
Maitland Gaol NSW Australia Although outdated and no longer in use, the Maitland Gaol in NSW Australia is now a tourist attraction. Several options are available when visiting, guided tours, self guided tours or a guard tower tour. We chose the last option, as this takes you up onto the walls of the gaol, providing Read more
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Tocal Homestead New South Wales
Tocal Homestead New South Wales Located in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, the Tocal Homestead is a historic house and associated buildings originally established in 1822 by J. P. Webber. In 1834 the property was sold to Caleb and Felix Wilson, who commissioned the homestead as a country retreat from their Sydney business. Subsequently Read more