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Twelve Apostles, Camp Bay, Cape Town
Twelve Apostles, Camp Bay, Cape Town

Twelve Apostles, Camp Bay, Cape Town

Date1926
Object numberANMS0227[024]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 69 x 114 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the Twelve Apostles in South Africa. A handwritten inscription on the back reads 'Twelve Apostles, Camp Bay, Cape Town, 1926'.HistoryThe Twelve Apostles are a group of small mountain peaks that run along the coast of Cape Town in South Africa. They were named by Acting Governor of the Cape Rufane Donkin in 1820 and the area became a popular tourist day tripper destination in 1888 when an access road, named Victoria Road was completed. The Camps Bay tramway added to the area's growing appeal in 1901 as did the development of amusement facilities "tidal pools, the Rotunda (now the Bay Hotel) and a pavilion for concerts and shows".SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.