Brian is the expert on Cape Townâs shipping history and widely revered in South Africaâs maritime world. For all his career he has been in the maritime world here. He co-founded the Simonâs Town Lawhill Maritime Centre, although he has recently retired, he remains actively involved. Many know his name from his weekly shipping column for the Cape Times. He is just finishing off his book, called Cape Townâs Dockland, which will available next year when we hope heâll lead a tour for us there. He was the guest speaker for our tour at the Belmond Mount Nelson last year. â Part of his talk for us will include Union-Castle Line and its connection to the hotel.
This is the first time Brian has given this talk online. Please do join us. There will plenty of time for questions â it is a rare opportunity to find out about all about this vitally important and historic part of Cape Town.
- 20 October 2020 - 13h00-14h00
- Email kate@cultureconnectsa.com to book
- R60 each
- Free for full time students, unemployed and Culture Connect collaborators
- Login will be mailed the day before.
