Haunted Places Port Arthur Tasmania Ghost T-Shirt

Port Arthur, situated in Tasmania, has a storied history that traces back to its establishment as a penal colony in 1833, serving as a place of confinement for British convicts. This remote island earned a reputation as the "inescapable" prison, implementing corrective measures like solitary confinement and mandatory church attendance in an effort to reform its inmates. While the settlement was eventually abandoned in 1877, it has since transformed into a destination of curiosity for visitors.