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Mettams Pool

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A calm water rock pool protected by a surrounding reef. Associated with Frank Mettam who removed reef and rocks to create a sheltered swimming place. Previously called Lennard's Pool, after local residents the Barrett-Lennard family. It was renamed in the 1940s.

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Mettams Pool is situated off West Coast Drive, north of Trigg Beach, and is known for its shallow depth (less than two meters) and is popular for swimming and snorkelling. The pool is a part of Marmion Marine Park.

Geo addressTrigg, Perth, 6029, AustraliaGeo location^[1]

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Frank Mettam overlooking the river

Frank Mettam overlooking the river

Fleur, Ronald James and Kyle at Mettam's Pool

Fleur, Ronald James and Kyle at Mettam's Pool

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Stirling Stories Shelley Taylor-Smith and the Seashells

Stirling Stories Shelley Taylor-Smith and the Seashells

Stirling Stories Shelley Taylor-Smith

Stirling Stories Shelley Taylor-Smith

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Frank Mettam

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Sea Shells swimming group

Sea Shells swimming group

Mettams Pool April 2025, photo taken by Emma-Clare Bussell for the City of Stirling

Mettams Pool April 2025, photo taken by Emma-Clare Bussell for the City of Stirling

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