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Triegaardt Bay
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Triegaardt Bay - 01/01/1996

Author: 

ethan.cottee

Post date: 

23/08/2022

RecordingDate: 

01/01/1996 - 12:26

PrimaryRecording?: 

Yes

Heritage Reports: 

Heritage Survey - Marion Island

Recorders: 

Jaco Jacques Boshoff

Directions: 

Triegaardt Bay, lying half and hour's walk north of Mixed Pickle Cove, is largely walled by cliffs and treacherously steep slopes falling into the sea.

SiteComments: 

However, its southern and northern ends are found in the coastal plain, and as such the many narrow volcanic coves in these areas are accessible by foot. Within one of these coves, towards the most southerly point of the bay, are
the remains of a small wooden sailing boat.

The boat appears to have been pulled up beyond the boulder ridden mouth of the cove, into a muddy area that is largely protected from the sea by an enormous boulder. The boat is buried in mud on an even keel. The stern or bow section with portions of its gunwale and mizzen or foremast step is visible. It appears to be at least partially constructed from teak, and from initial examination is likely to be clinker-built.

It is possible that the rest of the boat is still under the deposit. Only excavation will reveal the precise type, construction and age of the boat.

In view of the proximity of the boat to Mixed Pickle Cove, and the absence of any further sign of sealing remains in the vicinity of the boat, it might be expected that this cove could have served as a landing for the activities at Mixed Pickle Cove.

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