SiteRecordings

The cove was formed probably as a result of a river flowing into the sea. Much of the terrain consists of loose black lava rocks embedded in mud. Although much of the site has been destroyed by human and seal action since it was photographed by Rand in 1951/52, it is possible to identify the approximate position of the hut by posts that still remain in Situ. Some artifacts and much wood lie scattered within a fairly discreet area around the position of the hut. It is evident that much of the site has been covered by a layer of soil and lava boulders compacted by seal activity. Excavation of the site would likely reveal considerably more artifacts.

There is some driftwood in the boulder cove below the site.

Artifacts
Posts: At least three wooden posts are visible, showing the position of the hut.

Cartridges: 4 cartridges lay impressed in the soil. Two bore the markings, ELEY 7M, the other two small cartridges' markings were not legible. The 7M cartridge is of a Mauser 7x57 made in England by Eley between 1895 and 1921.

Stopper: Glass, probably from a sauce bottle.

Bottle: Glass, light green, imbedded in mud slope.

Sole: Front portion of a leather shoe sole.

Peg: Wooden peg - possibly for stretching skins.

Stove: Various portions of a cast iron stove are visible.

Cable: Three strand steel cable coiled around rock.

Comparative Artifact Descriptions

Some artifacts were removed in the 1988 excavation by T. Graham (1989). These reside now in the SA Maritime Museum. The flat surface visible with the main artifact concentration could be the extent of this excavation.