1682
Olof Bergh undertakes a west-coast expedition
Olof Bergh travelled north to trade with indigenous communities and investigate the west coast and Namaqualand.
established
contact
Olof Bergh travelled north to trade with indigenous communities and investigate the west coast and Namaqualand.
Significance
The expedition documented Namaqua societies and extended the colony's commercial reach.
Why it matters
The expedition documented Namaqua societies and extended the colony's commercial reach.