KALK BAY, Saturday. One of the most exciting maritime incidents witnessed upon the False Bay coast for some considerable time occurred this morning, when the iron steam trawler Rex, whilst…
Cape Town — It is with no ordinary satisfaction that we record the completion and opening of the Alfred Basin, a work of considerable magnitude and lasting utility to this…
THE STEAMER KADIE ASHORE AT THE RIVER MOUTH Breede River Mouth, Saturday, 18th November, 1865 Yesterday morning a scene of uncommon excitement and melancholy presented itself at the entrance to…
Simon’s Town, 17 September 1861 After four arduous years of construction beset by the unforgiving elements of False Bay, the Roman Rock Lighthouse was officially illuminated last night, casting its…
