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[Photo of Flag Rock]

Flag Rock
Used by the Dutch to warn approaching ships of dangerous rocks at the entrance to Galle harbour. Musket shots were also fired from nearby Pigeon Island, close to the rocks, to further alert ships of the danger.

Photograph by Robin Walsh © 2002

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