Time Ball Tower

Time Ball Tower

Visited on Saturday 29th February. No visit to Semaphore would be complete without checking out this piece of early history. Also you get goods views of the beach and jetty from it's raised position.

Time Ball Tower

Visited on Saturday 29th February. No visit to Semaphore would be complete without checking out this piece of early history. Also you get goods views of the beach and jetty from it's raised position.

History in action - but be sure to check the time

The Semaphore time ball tower is an interesting piece of history. It was used until 1932 to calibrate clocks. You can still experience it in action from ~12:55 to 13:01 Central Standard Time every day...

History in action - but be sure to check the time

The Semaphore time ball tower is an interesting piece of history. It was used until 1932 to calibrate clocks. You can still experience it in action from ~12:55 to 13:01 Central Standard Time every day...

Semaphore Maritime History

Standing like a solid guard, created of stone, has been a beacon to Semaphore residents and passing ships for 124 years. To the people of Semaphore it has been known as "The Sentinel of Semaphore". T...