THREE incredible pieces of interactive art work have been unveiled at Kimberley Park in Falmouth.
Janey Davis of the Kimberley Park Association, described the giant automata as "engineering masterpieces".
Among them, the submarine, post box and balletic goat feature bleating sounds, moving parts, cogs and chains, cannon balls, kicking legs and portholes to view inside.
They have been created by local, world renowned, automata makers Paul Spooner, Keith Newstead and Rob Higgs.
Hundreds of people turned out to see the official unveiling and watch Mayor Geoffrey Evans make the first turn on each.
They also had the chance to meet the artists themselves to discuss the thought process behind the pieces and hear more about how they were built.
Mrs Davis said: "The automata allows kids to bash art about and are engineering masterpieces.
"The three contrast in approach, but are linked through the maritime narrative and form a fun trail through the play area for grown ups and children alike."
Mr Spooner's balletic goat is a tribute to the crew of the packet ship Antelope which was frequently in service in the West Indies and North America during the American war of independence and the Revolutionary War with France.
Mr Newstead's magic postbox contains a secret sailing ship and letters from packet ship sailors written by local school children.
And Mr Higgs sunken submarine is made from scrap metal containing working ships bell and moving cannon balls - and the counter on it registered 13,000 turns on the first day.
The project was funded by the Arts Council England and Falmouth Town Council.
At the launch, automata workshops were run, Falmouth Art Gallery displayed some of its automata collection and the National Maritime Museum ran rope making sessions.
