Mossel Bay, Coastal town in Western Cape, South Africa
Mossel Bay extends along the Indian Ocean shoreline, featuring a commercial harbor, several beaches, and a peninsula with the Cape Saint Blaize lighthouse.
Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias made the first European landing at this location in 1488, marking a crucial point in South African maritime history.
The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex presents maritime artifacts, regional shells, and a full-size replica ship that details the area's navigation heritage.
The town functions as a regional hub for agriculture, tourism, and fishing industries, with direct access to the Garden Route coastal highway.
The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree dating from 1500, served as a maritime postal system where sailors left letters in shoes for passing ships.
Location: Mossel Bay Local Municipality
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Website: http://mosselbaymun.co.za
GPS coordinates: -34.18333,22.13333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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