Kloof Nek Guns - Capetown South Africa
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S 33° 56.606 E 018° 23.578
34H E 259055 N 6241053
These 12 pounder guns were placed in Kloof Nek in 1782 by the Dutch East India Company.
Waymark Code: WM3BX8
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 03/11/2008
Views: 67
There purpose was to defend the settlement near the Castle from attack by a force which could land on Camps Bay beach.
The guns could control the wagon track which led from Camps Bay to the Castle via Kloof Nek.
The guns were manually recovered from the gorge below by naval officers under training acting in support of the Durr Estates Gun Recovery Programe.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 pounder Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Dutch East India Company.
Date artillery was in use: 05/05/1782
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1782
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 33° 56.607 W 018° 23.576
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes of course and found them
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