Image Number: APN110779
Title: Fishing trawlers in Kalk Bay Harbour I
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Izak de Vries
Description: Fishing trawlers in Kalk Bay Harbour: Kalk Bay started its life as Kalk Oven Baai (Chalk Oven Bay), as the Dutch East Indian Company, better known as the VOC (Verenigde Oos-Indische Compagnie), needed chalk to paint the walls of their houses. Seashells were burned here in huge ovens to release the chalk. Kalk Bay became a haven for runaway slaves and sailors who jumped ship. The natural harbour provided safety to a growing fishing community. Fresh fish from Kalk Bay was driven to Cape Town per horse and buggy on a daily basis. The breakwater to protect the harbour was built in the early twentieth century. Kalk Bay is a popular holiday destination and the freshest fish is still sold right there in harbour.
Collections: Shuter and Shooter
Subcollections:
Izak de Vries
Country: South Africa
Orientation: landscape