Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3327BB64
Site Name
First British Flag Hoister Memorial, Ganteaume Cres, East London
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 11:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 11:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
It needs landscaping because the are trees growing closer to it and those trees make it difficult for us to take pictures.Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
It is the remembrance of the first British flag that was hoisted by Leut John Bailie.RN in November 1836 in East London port.The purpose is to commemorate the first British settlers that came to South Africa.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Bronze, concrete, wood,stone and cement
Pedestal Material
Stone ,cement
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
Arrival of first British settlers in South Africa.
Unveiled Comment
November 1836
Inscriptions
On this spot the British flag was first hoisted by LIUET.JOHN BAILIE.RN. Refer to the images.
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.024531, 27.911788
Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City
Directions to Site
Corner James Moroka avenue and O.R Tambo drive in Potchefstroom.
Access details
It's not easily accessible because you have to go through security and sign indemnity form and you must have identification that you coming from a certain company or organization. Then afterwards you get someone to escort you where its situated.
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
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