1630
São Gonçalo wrecked at Plettenberg Bay
The Portuguese ship São Gonçalo was wrecked near Plettenberg Bay and survivors established a temporary camp while constructing replacement vessels.
established
shipwreck
The Portuguese ship São Gonçalo was wrecked near Plettenberg Bay and survivors established a temporary camp while constructing replacement vessels.
Significance
Archaeological excavation of the campsite provides evidence of an early sustained European sojourn and interaction on the southern Cape coast.
Why it matters
Archaeological excavation of the campsite provides evidence of an early sustained European sojourn and interaction on the southern Cape coast.