History
The Padang was carrying a cargo of coffee, rattans and spices when it wrecked on Muizenberg Beach at 10 p.m. Sadly, an infant drowned when the ship was wrecked.
Description
| Master | George Ogg |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 450 ton |
Status
The wreck was subject to a permit, but it seems that very little work was undertaken on the wreck except to establish the location and state of preservation.
References
- George Lourens Kiers.
Een Gestrand Barkschip. - 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Dutch Shipwrecks in South African Waters: A Brief History of Sites, Stores and Archives [Unpublished].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.
