Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC22/NAMM/0045
Inventory Number
3422AA282
Site Name
The Bartolomeu Dias Vessel, Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, Mossel Bay
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 06:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 06:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Admiral Rogerio S De OliveiraBuilder: Samuel & Filhos in Vila Do CondesPerson/Institution Commemorated: Bartolomeu DiasRecorder Name: Masi & Rector
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Remembering the arrival of Bartolomeu
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Wood
Pedestal Material
Wooden tripod
Event Commemorated
His first arrival at the cape
Inscriptions
Dias' squadron consisted of 3 sheeps that departed from the River Taguz and arrived in the Cape in 1488. This replica is the representation of his colonial arrival
Location
Location
Mapping
-34.1799, 22.141842
Western Cape
- Eden
- Mossel Bay
Directions to Site
From Moses Mabhida road in the place called Crossing. You turn left and go for about 300 meters and turn left again. Travel for 100 meters and the hall will be on your right
Access details
Access is granted by the museum
Media
Media
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