Port+Arthur

Here is our summary on Port Arthur:

Port Arthur is a small town on the Tasmanian Peninsula. It is tone of the most historical locations on the Australian continent. It was originally named for Lieutenant George Arthur. Port Arthur started as a timber station, but was changed to a penal colony shortly after. A penal colony is a place where criminals go typically away from the mainland and highly guarded. Port Arthur was the destination for some of the worst British and Irish criminals. Its location allowed it to be very easy to defend as it is on a peninsula with a small isthmus at the neck. The isthmus had a fence and was guarded by soldiers and half starved dogs. We look forward to exploring this historical site on walking tours on our journey.