PORT SHEPSTONE
It was laid out at the mouth of the Mzimkulu river in 1867 and became a township in 1913 and a municipality in 1934. Named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone, Secretary for Native Affairs from 1856 and Administrator of Zululand from 1884.
Harbour wall
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A Harbour wall was built in the river and the first ship sailed into the harbour on 8 May 1880 and used until about 1901.
Light House
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Light House, Princess Elizabeth Drive - 1905 – This prefabricated cast-iron lighthouse was dismantled in Scottsburgh and re-erected here. Declared a National Monument in 1995.
Dick King Memorial
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Dick King Memorial, Cnr Memorial and Berea str – This memorial commemorates the ride of Dick King from Port Natal to Grahamstown from 26 May to 4 June 1842, a distance of about 1000 km in 10 days on horseback. This was to request help for the besieged British garrison in Natal by the Voortrekkers. This memorial was unveiled by G Heaton Nicholls, Administrator of Natal on 31st May 1944 on behalf of the Sons of England.
Whaleback Cottage Ramsgate
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Whaleback Cottage Milton Lane, was built in 1916. The first holiday home built in Ramsgate. named after Whaleback Rock, a giant rock in front of the cottage. Alan Paton completed his book "Cry the Beloved Country" here vin 1948.
Maris Stella Trappist Mission
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Maris Stella Trappist Mission - the cornerstone for the church was laid in 1909. The complex include a school building
St Martins Catholic Church
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St martin's de Porres Catholic Church - Circa 1920