SS: Avala Traditional Cache
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A slightly more challenging cache that forms part of the Shipwreck Series. For the series methodology and more info visit SS: Shipwreck Series via the related web page link. This cache can be accessed from Die Dam. Camp overnight or do a day picnic for R15 per person and R40 for the car. No day visitors 15 Dec - 15 Jan. This section can be done as a walk (park the car at the Barbara Gordon cache) or by 4x4.
A Yugoslav cargo screw steamer of 6,403 tons, built in 1929 by W.Doxford & Sons, Sunderland, and commanded by Captain Joseph Sikic. She was wrecked a kilometre offshore at this point on 3 February 1939 in mist while on a voyage from Cardiff to Rangoon with a cargo of beer, wine and 11 000 tons of coal.
Fortunately no lives were lost.
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Haqre syng yvpura pbirerq ebpx
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