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The Bruydegom is likely the same ship that was sent by the Cape Governor in 1671 to establish whether there were any landing places on the north-eastern side of False Bay. This expedition found a small anchorage in what is now known as Gordons Bay.

The Bruydegom served the Cape Colony for about 20 years, but she foundered after striking a rock between Meeuw and Skaap Islands.

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References

  • Reinier Nooms.
    Sailing Vessels and Sloop.
  • Lesa la Grange, Martijn Manders, Briege Williams, John Gribble and Leon Derksen (2024).
    Dutch Shipwrecks in South African Waters: A Brief History of Sites, Stores and Archives [Unpublished].
  • SAHRA Database.

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