'The Landing of Van Riebeck', 1909. Artist: GS Smithard.

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'The Landing of Van Riebeck', 1909. In 1651 Van Riebeck (1619-1677), volunteered to undertake the command of the initial Dutch settlement in the future South Africa. He landed three ships at what was to become Cape Town on 6th April, 1652. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T. C. & E. C. Jack , London, 1909]

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Size: 2672px × 3660px
Location: World,Africa,South Africa,World,Africa,South Africa,Western Cape,Cape Town
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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