Tasman Peninsula Convict Trail Bonus Adventure Lab Cache:
Ball and Chain
A ball and chain was a physical restraint device historically applied to prisoners, primarily in the British Empire and its former colonies, from the 17th century until as late as the mid-20th century. A type of shackle, the ball and chain was designed so that the weight of the iron ball at the end of the short chain restricts and limits the pace at which its wearer was able to move, making any attempt at escape much more difficult. They were also used as a form of punishment. They varied in weight from about 6 kilograms to 13 kilograms. The convicts wore them day and night and they could only be removed by being struck off with a chisel. Men who were wearing the irons had to turn up their trouser legs so that the irons could be examined to make sure that they were firmly in place. Convicts were often sentenced to wear irons for a year or more.
The cache is not at the given co-ordinates. You will need to complete the Adventure Lab "Tasman Peninsula Convict Trail" . To access this AdLab you can click on the following link or scan the QR code:
https://adventurelab.page.link/XgyX
At each AdLab location you will be given a code. The cache can be found at:
S42 58.abb E147 54.cde
There is no room for swaps. Please ensure you close the cache container properly (you should hear the lid click).