Map Graph

Redoubt Duijnhoop

Historical fortification in Table Bay, South Africa

The Redoubt Duijnhoop was a square demi-bastioned clay and timber Redoubt built fort constructed at the mouth of the Salt River, leading into Table Bay, South Africa in January–February 1654. It formed part of the defences of the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie 'VOC' replenishment station, which had been established under Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. The purpose of the station was to supply ships travelling between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies.

Read article
File:AMH-2544-NA_Ground_plan_of_the_Duynhoop_redoubt.jpg
Top Questions
AI generated

List the top facts about Redoubt Duijnhoop

Summarize this article

What is the single most intriguing fact about Redoubt Duijnhoop?

Are there any controversies surrounding Redoubt Duijnhoop?

More questions