1647–1648
Nieuwe Haerlem survivors maintain a temporary Cape camp
Survivors traded with Khoekhoe communities, grew vegetables and lived at the Cape until rescued.
established
settlement
Survivors traded with Khoekhoe communities, grew vegetables and lived at the Cape until rescued.
Significance
The episode demonstrated the feasibility of maintaining a provisioning base.
Why it matters
The episode demonstrated the feasibility of maintaining a provisioning base.

