DG0026, South Africa, East London, circa 1999: Aubrey Kruger, who built the first dolos from pieces of broomstick, sits among the products of his idea, each of them weighing 17 tons on breakwater at East London. It was here that this system of interlocking concrete
Image Number: APN11448

APN11448

Title: Aubrey Kruger, inventor of the dolos Description: DG0026, South Africa, East London, circa 1999: Aubrey Kruger, who built the first dolos from pieces of broomstick, sits among the products of his idea, each of them weighing 17 tons on breakwater at East London. It was here that this system of interlocking concrete "knuckles" was first applied. The dolos os now to be found protecting harbours sea walls and coastal areas throughout the world. The name dolos is derived from the dolosse meaning the fortunetelling bones or knucklebones. Photograph: David Goldblatt/South Photographs City: East London Province or State: Eastern Cape Country: South Africa Date Created: 1999 Creator: David Goldblatt Credit Notice: David Goldblatt / South Photos / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 5448 Pixel Dimensions Y: 3572 Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter