1809: Reliance, this American wooden sailing vessel was broken up in Table Bay in the Western Cape. Very little is known about it. 1814: William Pitt, this British East Indiaman wrecked somewhere between Algoa Bay and St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape. It was only known to have wrecked from items washing ashore with no survivors having been reported. The Stag searched for evidence of its wrecking and found further proof, such as a medicine chest lid with the name ‘William Pitt’ on it. Pieces … [Read more...] about 16 December Shipwreck List


