Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
CPT/NAMM/0082
Inventory Number
3318CD1116
Site Name
Stanley John (Bertie) Reed Bust, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 16:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, April 23, 2021 - 16:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
An error occurred when pictures were taken and couldn't be saved. AndPurpose:Date Unveiled: 22 November 2009Designer: Charles Simon FrankBuilder: Not mentionedPerson/Institution Commemorated: Stanley John (Bertie) ReedRecorder Name: Nonkosinathi Grulwanyana and and Yolanda Gontsana
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Remembering his heroic act of rescuing John Martin and being the first South African.....
Original Position
Yes
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
2009
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Stone
Event Commemorated
It commemorates a hero, to fellow men, achiever in sport and other major roles in society.
Unveiled Comment
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston( long time friend of Bertie)
Inscriptions
South African and International sailor supreme, A true sportsman, A real hero and a living legend
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.906711, 18.421589
Western Cape
- City of Cape Town
Directions to Site
It's in Company's Gardens opposite South African National Gallery.
Access details
Accessible to public
Management
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:32.
Administration Description
Needs additional photography
Action Status: Pending
Site Action: InformationUpdate