SS: Sophia Traditional Cache

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Umsizi: Hi BoazRuthFields

This cache appears to be in need of owner intervention. I'm temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

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Umsizi
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Hidden : 12/1/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache in Scarborough forms part of the Shipwreck Series. For the series methodology and more info visit SS: Shipwreck Series via the related web page link.

The Sophia was a 165 ton British wooden brigatine that was built in 1848 in Nova Scotia and commanded by Captain J.Poe.

On 12 March 1853, The Cape Monitor reported that:
"We regret having to announce the wreck of the schooner Sophia, of Glasgow, H. Poe Master, which left Table Bay on the 28th February 1853, for Melbourne with general Cargo, laden here, and the Passenger as enumerated below. The vessel appears to have remained near the Coast, and on the evening of the 7th March 1853, at quarter past 7 o'clock struck on a rock off the "While Sands," about 10 miles South of Houts Bay. The Master fearing for the lives of his Passengers and Crew, abandoned the vessel, and all landed in safety. The vessel subsequently came off the rock, and drifted on the beach, where she lies bilged and with cargo all damaged.

We understand that the Agents, Messrs J.F. Long & Co., have had all possible assistance rendered at the wreck. The cargo laden here, valued at about £2,600, is said to have been insured chiefly in England."

The big mystery is, why did it take eight to nine days to reach Schoester's Kraal, a distance of 60 kilometres?

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqrearngu gur obneqjnyx va n ubyr pyrne bs gur tebhaq

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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