Simonstown lies on False Bay, to the south of Cape Town. A harbour was built here in 1743 because unfavourable winds between April and October made it difficult to anchor in Table Bay. By 1777 a hospital, a governor's house, warehouses and stables had been built.
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Map of the Battle of Blauwberg
Anoniem / Anonymous
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Map of the southern part of the Cape Province
Gordon, R.J.
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Map of several batteries to be built in Simon's Bay
Wentzel, Carel David
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Map of False Bay with anchorages indicated
Es, Isaak van
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Plan of several batteries to be built at Simon's Bay
Brink, C.F.