North Head Searchlight Emplacements

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateNovember 2017DescriptionThe small concrete structure built as a searchlight emplacement close to the south-eastern tip of North Head was one of two emplacements at either end of a narrow rock shelf built during World War II. Their purpose was to scour the seas off Sydney Heads for enemy ships, while a searchlight on top of North Head scoured the sky for enemy planes.SubjectsWorld War IINorth HeadCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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North Head Searchlight Emplacements