- Under the direction of Jervois and Scratchley, Colonial Architect James Barnet oversaw construction of the Fort.
- Fort Scratchley Newcastle is famous for being the only Australian fort for fire its guns at an enemy ship, the Japanese I-21 submarine.
- About Fort Scratchley. Fort Scratchley is situated at the eastern end of Newcastle on the site where convicts created Australia's first coal mine in 1801.
- Fort Scratchley is an historical coastal Fort built in 1882. The Fort overlooks Newcastle Harbour and Nobbys Beach and is home to the only two land-ba.
- Fort Scratchley, a former coastal defence installation, is now a museum. It is located in Newcastle East, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia.
- Today visitors to Fort Scratchley can explore the history of this coastal fortification as well as taking in the spectacular views on offer from this commanding position.
- Overlooking the waters of Tasman Sea, Fort Scratchley is a vestige of the country's military past.
- Fort Scratchley. The only Australian fort to see sea-level action is a must-visit while in Newcastle. Wednesday 28 August 2013. Share.
- Fort Scratchley is a museum in Newcastle. View visitor information, information about the collection and read reviews.