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Isle of the Dead is an island, about 1 hectare (2.5 acres) in area, adjacent to Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia. It is historically significant since it retains an Aboriginal coastal shell midden, one of the first recorded sea-level benchmarks, and one of the few preserved Australian convict -period burial grounds.
The Isle of the Dead holds the stories of many of the people of Port Arthur – in life and death. Port Arthur’s tiny cemetery island is the final resting place for more than 1000 convicts, military and civil officers, women and children, who were buried here between 1833 and 1877.
Oct 10, 2021 · On a tiny island off Tasmania's historic Port Arthur, lie the bodies of 1,000 people. Key points: The Isle of the Dead was the principal burial ground for the Port Arthur penal station between 1833 and 1877. Tammy Reardon is researching the family histories of the people buried on the island.
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Isle of the Dead. 43 reviews. #5 of 51 things to do in Port Arthur. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. What people are saying. By PUMBRIDGE. “ Fascinating history ” Feb 2024. You dock, you meet your guide and you get a fascinating guided tour of the gravestones and the unmarked graves of Por... “ Island is a morbid place ” Sep 2022.
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- Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur, 7182, Tasmania
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Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur: See 41 reviews, articles, and 128 photos of Isle of the Dead, ranked No.5 on Tripadvisor among 51 attractions in Port Arthur.
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- Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur, 7182, Tasmania
Dec 3, 2021 · The small burial site at Port Arthur, the Isle of the Dead, contains what is believed to be the world's oldest oceanic tidal benchmark. Experts say it indicates the tide level has already risen 15 centimetres since 1841.
Set off on a full day trip from Hobart and discover Port Arthur Convict Site, Tasman National Park and the Isle of the Dead! Suitable for the whole family, you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Port Arthur and a scenic cruise to the Isle of the Dead where you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen. Itinerary.
