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FlagsheritageHistoryLegacyS.A.Agulhas II

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The SA Agulhas II polar supply and research vessel was handed over to the South African government on 4 April  2012. The STX Rauma shipyard in Finland delivered the vessel to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) now ( DFFE)during a ceremony yesterday. Representatives from the DEA as well as the Embassy of South Africa […]

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heritageHistoryLegacyMarion Island

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On 18 March 2011 the new base at Marion Island was officially opened in a ceremony on the island.  The official opening took place on the evening of the 18th, commencing with the National Anthem.  Following a welcome, a technical background talk was given by Fred Johnston, Cape Town Regional Manager of the National Department of Public […]

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heritageHistoryLegacyPreservePrince Edward Islands

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Have you ever landed  on Prince Edward Island? Please get in touch  via email to pei.visitors@gmail.com Maëlle Connan, David Hedding and Bruce Dyer are running an initiative to compile an updated list of people who have visited Prince Edward Island. The current Management Plan for the Prince Edward Islands Special Nature Reserve permits visits of […]

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