Survey & Excavation of the Nahoon Point Wreck Survivor Campsite

The aim of this research is to survey the site and look for any signs of survivor camp material. If found, the site will be excavated and artefacts recovered, in conjunction with documentary evidence, will be used to i) confirm the identity of the wreck and ii) investigate the lived experiences of shipwreck survivors in the 17th century. The wreck is located near East London in the Eastern Cape.