Mariner's Meander Multi-Cache
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We thought to offer visitors and locals alike, another ‘Meander’ Cache but this time along the Blue Route of the Hop On – Hop Off City Bus Tour This is stop 23.
We suggest you do not attempt this cache at night for security reasons.
Here are a few historical facts of Hout Bay:
1488 -1510 The Portuguese rounded the Cape on a number of occasions.
1607 – British ship Consent arrived for a day. Chapman’s Peak derived its name from an account written by John Chapman, Master’s Mate
1652 Dutch occupation. Wood was harvested for repairing ships, hence the name meaning wood bay
1781 - 1783 Two batteries were erected – East Fort and West Fort, both of which can be seen today; neither were ever fired in anger.
1984 Mariner’s Wharf complex was opened
Hout Bay has a large fishing fleet, mainly bringing in snoek and tuna. In the season the crayfish boats arrive to be greeted by crowds wanting to buy up their catch.
Enjoy your meander through the busy harbour area.
PARKING: S 34° 02.827 E 018° 20.914
Plenty of parking is available but more difficult at weekends
STEP 1: At S 34° 02.834 E 018° 20.896 you will find a replica of the Padrão of San Filipe commemorating 500 years of the Portuguese passing by the Cape of Good Hope.
It is thought that Bartholomew Dias may have sheltered in Hout Bay to ride out a storm.
Give the month this took place 17.0A 1988
STEP 2: At S 34° 02.8 (A-1) 1 E 018° 20.9(A-4)5 there is a plaque about Manganese mining. Only about 500 tons was mined prior to 1B11
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STEP 3: There is a coin phone booth near a small fish market at
S 34° 02 9 (B - A -3)(A-1) E 018° 20.8(A/2)(A-3)
The last digit of the phone number of the booth = C
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STEP 4: At S34 02.B(A+2)(4+C) E 018 20.(B-2) B (5-C) you will find Southern Ambition Marine Safaris one of the many companies offering guided trips.. Second last digit of their phone number =D
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STEP 5: National Sea Rescue Institute.
S34° 03.0C5 E 018° 20 (D+2)(D-2)(D+C-2 )
This is Base 8, one of the many volunteer rescue centres around the coast, and inland, in South Africa. The 4th last digit of the emergency number to call = E
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STEP 6: The final co-ordinates will take you to a micro cache
S34°02(D+2)(Ax2)(D+E) E 018° 20 BE(A-E)
Final Waypont
S34°02(D+2)(AX2)(D+E) E 018° 20 BE(A-E)
Additional Hints
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