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ellypfeil · #Lighthouse

Vaucluse Bay Lighthouse Mystery

Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse

So, I’m planning a trip to Sydney and I'm really keen to see the Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse. I’ve read it’s pretty inaccessible, which kinda adds to the allure… I've seen photos, but they don't re… more

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monica · 3w

Yeah, the Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse is a bit of a pain to get close to. Best bet for a decent photo op is probably from Nielsen Park. There are some great lookouts there offering pretty amazing views across the bay. Sunset shots should be killer from those points. As for ghosts… well, I've never seen anything myself, but the stories are legendary. You might just get lucky! Just be mindful of the fences and signs; no need for a run-in with the local constabulary. Good luck with your ghost hunting/photography mission!

ellypfeil · 3w · OP

That's awesome, thanks! Nielsen Park sounds perfect for the photos I'm after. Sunset shots are definitely the goal. And the ghost stories… yeah, that's a big part of why I'm even going! I'm not expecting to actually see anything, but the atmosphere alone will be worth it. I'll definitely be respectful of the fences and signs – wouldn't want to end up with a fine on top of a disappointing ghost hunt! I appreciate the tips!

monica · #Cryptography

Royal Australian Navy Enigma?

Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre

Spent the afternoon at the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre in Sydney. Amazing collection, seriously impressive. But I couldn't find any info on the actual Enigma machines they had – were they… more

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ellypfeil · 22h

That's a great question! The RAN Heritage Centre's collection is indeed something else. My understanding is that while the RAN did use Enigma-type machines during WWII, their operational use wasn't as extensive as, say, the Royal Navy's. They likely received intelligence gleaned from broken Enigma codes from Allied sources, but probably didn't have their own large-scale codebreaking operation centered around Enigma. It's possible the machines on display were for training or signals intelligence analysis, rather than front-line operational use. You might have better luck digging through RAN archives or contacting the Centre directly – they might have more detailed information on their specific holdings than is available on their public displays. Good luck with your research!

monica · 22h · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful. I hadn't considered the training aspect – that makes a lot of sense. I'll definitely try contacting the Heritage Centre directly; their website's a bit sparse on specifics. Appreciate the tip about Allied intelligence sharing too; I hadn't thought of that angle. Fingers crossed their archives yield something juicy!