Saitowitz, S, Seemann, U and Hall, M 1993, 'The development of Cape Town's waterfront in the earlier nineteenth century: history and archaeology of the North Wharf' , South African Archaeological Society. Goodwin Series, 7 , pp. 98-103.

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Abstract

In 1836, prominent shipowners, merchants and others concerned with the commerce of the Cape Colony and the safety of passengers and crews of ships, petitioned Governments to improve maritime conditions in Table Bay. This action resulted in approval for the construction at the seaward end of Bree Street of the North Wharf, started in 1839 and officially opened in 1842. Until the wharf became operational there were no services offered to ships in the bay and no effective means of taking cables and anchors through the surf to vessels in distress. In winter, gales and heavy seas were perilous; in summer, strong south-east winds delayed the loading and unloading of ships arriving or departing from Cape Town. The North Wharf was extended and repaired many times during its term of service. Archaeological excavation located and exposed the original iron and wooden framework of the jetty and the water pipe used to service the ships, and confirmed archival records of additions and modifications.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology Memory, Text and Place
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work > Centre for Social Justice Research Strategic Leadership Team
Journal or Publication Title:	South African Archaeological Society. Goodwin Series
Publisher:	South African Archaeological Society
Refereed:	Yes
Depositing User:	AL Sherwin
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2009 09:23
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2011 11:55
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2639

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