1686
Stavenisse wrecked on the south-eastern coast
The Dutch ship Stavenisse was wrecked near the south-eastern coast, and survivors travelled through African-controlled territory.
established
shipwreck
The Dutch ship Stavenisse was wrecked near the south-eastern coast, and survivors travelled through African-controlled territory.
Significance
Their experiences generated valuable written descriptions of Xhosa and neighbouring coastal societies.
Why it matters
Their experiences generated valuable written descriptions of Xhosa and neighbouring coastal societies.