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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 timberWreck timber
Old bottlesOld bottles

Photos 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.

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