Top of the Shot Tower, Taroona, Tasmania

Paul Coussa

Top of the Shot Tower, Taroona, Tasmania

Australia’s first shot tower, at Taroona, was built by Joseph Moir and is one of three still existing in the country, the others being in Melbourne. Joseph Moir’s factory, which operated for 35 years from 1870, manufactured lead shot for contemporary muzzle loading sports guns. Although the factory struggled for most of its existence its most recognisable feature, the tallest stone shot tower in the southern hemisphere, has been a prominent landmark in the district for well over a century.

For an image of what the tower looks like please go this link: http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=2820

Top of the Shot Tower, Taroona, Tasmania belongs to the following groups:

Australian Landmarks and Icons, Landscape Photography, Panoramas 3:1 Ratio Minimum and Tasmania Available for sale as

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Top of the Shot Tower, Taroona, Tasmania by Paul Coussa
Top of the Shot Tower, Taroona, Tasmania by Paul Coussa

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