The Oakburn Wreck

The Oakburn (a British Cargo steamer), was wrecked in bad weather in 1906. Interestingly, in 1994, the Boss, a crane barge, snapped its towline and happened to land right on top of the Oakburn. An interesting dive and fascinating to imagine the heap remaining was once a mighty ship! Railway lines, boilers and her engine still remain. The wreck is accessed from Hout Bay. The town of Hout Bay can be reached on the Cape Penninsula Drive departing Cape Town towards Sea Point, Strand and passing Llandudno.