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Delagoa Bay 12 years 8 months ago #5835

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An article, early in the war, on Delagoa Bay:



Dr David Biggins
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Re: Delagoa Bay 12 years 8 months ago #5838

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David,
This place proved very handy for Paul Kruger's escape when he was able to board HNLMS Gelderland, the cruiser, sent by Queen Wilhelmina, despite a blockade being enforced by the Royal Navy! :angry:
Frank

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Delagoa Bay 4 years 1 month ago #76516

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Drawing by Donald E M'Cracken
Source:- South Africa and the Transvaal War - Louis Creswicke.
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Best regards,
Dave
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The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.
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