Tank Traps

I am a bit late posting today because we have been out for a talk about oysters in Port Stephens at the Tourist Information Centre in Nelson Bay.

This the last photo for now taken at Birubi.

The tank traps at Birubi Beach surround the lower car park area.

I have posted photos of the tank traps before on 365 and if you are interested here is a link to some of my previous photos.

https://365project.org/onewing/365/2020-05-17


As you can see in the next picture each of the traps was numbered and dated.

https://365project.org/onewing/365/2020-06-09


A few years ago the tank traps were unearthed along the beaches in and around the Newcastle area when they were discovered after high sea and beach erosion .

The tank traps were placed all along this area of the coast in 1942 when the threat of invasion from the Japanese was at its height.

There is a link below explaining where the tank traps were and what their purpose was.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzarRJyCjQk

[Dorothy]

Very interesting.

[eDorre]

Very cool. Thanks for all of the interesting info

[Diana]

I have seen these before and still cannot imagine all the effort that went into erecting them and how they were uncovered.

A fabulous shot and as usual great info to go with it.

[Boxplayer]

Fascinating vestige of wartime

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely image and fascinating information.

[Kathy A]

They really are interesting

[Nigel Rogers]

Great shot, an unusual leading line!

[Bec]

Oh, I remember these; what an interesting history.

[Suzanne]

Fascinating Babs.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Fascinating Babs - yes I have seen them before in your photos - but make me think of a mini Egypt at Birubi Beach - you have the white sand, the pyramids ( although only concrete blocks! ) and of course the famous camels that we all love to see !

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Mags]

Very cool! You could have a lot of fun playing with this too. =)

[Dione Giorgio]

Cool shot and pov. They remind me of the camels with the hump on their back taking people for rides along the beach.

[Peter Dulis]

So interesting - some were as big as a person ;)

[Wylie]

I remember your tank traps. Must go and have a look one day!

[Cathy 💫]

A clever idea. Sounds like an interesting day. Nice pov

[John Falconer]

Thanks for the great photo and the information. I never knew we had such things near Sydney.

[Lou Ann]

Just incredible history. They are quite wonderful to look at.

[Catherine]

A really interesting image and what history!

[Paula Fontanini]

Intriguing image and history of the tank traps. I'd never heard of them before.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

They are so interesting looking.

[Kate]

Hope we never have use of tank traps again.

[Fisher Family]

A fascinating historical sight. Amazing how much effort and creativity were put into the war effort.

Ian

[Carole Sandford]

They make a great subject!

[Junan Heath]

Fantastic shot, and an intriguing video!

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting to see.

[KV]

Pretty cool find.

[Beverley]

Wow… that’s super interesting to discover…. Great photo!

[Jacqueline]

Fascinating image!

[Margaret Brown]

Interesting image and history

[Olwynne]

Unusual and interesting shot

[Judith Johnson]

Still there as a reminder of difficult times in the war

[Rob Z]

They are just so interesting...

[bkb in the city]

Very interesting

[gloria jones]

Terrific image

[Jeremy Cross]

Interesting

[Cliff McFarlane]

They look as though they can do the job.

[Bobbi C]

Interesting and it makes for a nice image.

[Angela]

How interesting

[Kathy]

An interesting bit of history, well illustrated by you.

[Shutterbug]

Thanks for the interesting info. I like the pov.

[Corinne C]

Very interesting info and great photo

[Babs]

@illinilass @edorreandresen @ludwigsdiana @boxplayer @jamibann @kjarn @nigelrogers @walksnaplove @ankers70 @beryl @joansmor @marlboromaam @sangwann @pdulis @pusspup @kitkat365 @johnfalconer @louannwarren @megpicatilly @bluemoon @mittens @k9photo @fishers @fishers @carole_sandford @paintdipper @wakelys @kvphoto @kvphoto @beverley365 @jacqbb @craftymeg @ollyfran @busylady @robz @bkbinthecity @seattlite @jeremyccc @clifford @bobbic @angelar @randystreat @shutterbug49 @corinnec Thanks sorry for the group reply but I have been out most of the day today.

It must have taken a lot of time and effort to move so many tank traps from the beach to this area.

Between the sand dunes, camels and now pyramids it does have an Egyptian feel about it doesn't it.

[Rick]

Interesting structures. Nice capture.

[haskar]

A beautiful depiction of a dark history. It's a shame it's coming back.

[CC Folk]

Interesting and fascinating history and photo...I think I will share this history with my husband...

[Ann H. LeFevre]

They have a better lease on life now- although I remember one time when the sand had almost covered some of them!

[Babs]

@olivetreeann Yes, that was when we had a sub tropical cyclone and the poor tank traps were buried.

@gardenfolk It is an interesting history and good to know they still have a use protecting the car park instead of needing to protect the coastline.