The Time Ball Tower in Semaphore, South Australia, stands as a historic landmark overlooking the foreshore. Constructed in 1875, it was originally used to signal ships to check their chronometers by dropping a black ball at 1 p.m. daily. This practice continued until 1932, after which the tower fell into disuse. In 1992, the tower was restored, and the time ball mechanism was reactivated, now operating by electric motor. Today, visitors can witness the time ball drop at 1 p.m. daily, a testament to Semaphore's rich maritime history.
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