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Western Cape
Cape Point, South Africa
Olifantsbos shipwreck trail, Thomas T Tucker
Tidal foreshore Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Wreck timber
Old bottlesPhotos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS photo (Public domain), Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
WW2 Liberty ship Thomas T. Tucker (1942) and coaster Nolloth (1965) stranded on the Cape Point reserve shore.
Cape Town Etc: Olifantsbos Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve, Thomas T. Tucker remains stranded on the rocks, Nolloth further along, SANParks permit information appliesView source →
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Baboons, exposed coast, no shade
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.