1853: Vigilant, this 304 ton wooden sailing vessel wrecked in a south-easterly gale at the mouth of the Buffalo River in East London in the Eastern Cape after her cables parted. Vigilant was built in 1846 at Southshields and was under the command of Captain W. Stewart. 1859: Florence, this sailing schooner of 40 tons under the command of Captain I. Bradston struck a rock and foundered in the entrance to the port at Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape. Most of her cargo was saved. 1875: Annie … [Read more...] about 11 December Shipwreck List


