Olof Bergh
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Olof Bergh was an early Swedish-South African explorer and Cape Colony official as well as the progenitor of the well-known Bergh family in South Africa. He is also a former owner of South Africa's fi
Portrait of Ensign Olof Bergh in 1685
Excerpt of Bergh's journal of his journey to the Nama, 1682
Hermanus
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Hermanus, is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is known for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular ret
Olof Bergh
…treasures from the stranded English ship Johanna, which had was wrecked near Cape Agulhas on 8 June 1682. This ship had sunk beyond present day town of Hermanus, in the neighborhood of Gansbaai. After three months, Bergh returned with more than 28,000 guilders worth of treasure and a great deal of experience…
Hermanus panoramic view 002
View of Hermanus from Rotary Way
Hermanus Old Harbour
Hermanus Coastline and City View