Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3318CD1236
Site Name
Bloubergstrand Beach
Descriptions
Site History
The beach at Bloubergstrand is a site of remembrance of the escaped prisoners from Robben Island who were Khoe Resisters from the Gamtoos led by Chief David Stuurman. Stuurman successfully escaped in that bid. But it is also the site of the death of the Chief and prophet Makana (Nxele) who perished in that escape bid in 1820. There is much detail about the revolt and escape from Robben Island and the three boats which overturned in the waves. A monument should be erected there telling this history of the Khoena and amaXhosa resistance fighters, especially in the light of a strong alliance between these two communities.
Record Administration
Post date
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 09:06
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.8141638889, 18.4707888889
Western Cape
Site Address
South Africa
Location notes
2 Marine Dr, Table View, Cape Town
Access details
Public beach with wide selection of restaurants located nearby. Amazing views of Table Mountain and the coast line. Best to avoid traffic into and out of Blouberg in the morning and the afternoon (work commute times).
Media
Media
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