NEW LIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA'S NAVAL HERITAGE

Abstract

The South African Navy celebrated its 55th Birthday on 1 April 1977. In the five years which have elapsed since. the Navy celebrated its 50th Birthday much valuable historical material has been discovered. At the same time gaps in our knowledge of the past have been exposed. In the hope of arousing the interest of those who may be able to provide the information which we lack or have time to devote to such research, the following offering has been compiled.

Keywords

• The South African Navy
• SAS Inkonkonti
• Port Elizabeth Naval Volunteer Brigade
• Rear Admiral Sir Baldwin Walker