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Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage Overview

Robben Island Museum

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Source domain: robben-island.org.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The document provides an overview of Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage related to Robben Island, describing the presence of numerous shipwrecks around the island and their significance to its maritime history. It notes over 70 documented shipwrecks, mostly of European origin, located mainly on the western, windward side. It also lists historical shipwrecks with years and names (e.g., 1611 Yeanger of Horn, 1660 Schapenjacht, 1694 Dageraad, etc.) and mentions recent wrecks such as Goel no.1 (1976) and Daeyang Family (1986), along with links to archived annual reports, publications, and tenders on the site.

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archived publicationsOngoing

Archived Publications

The site makes archived publications available for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2020.

Who it is for
People seeking Robben Island Museum publications
How to act on it
Select a year under Archived Publications.
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Archived Publications 2013 2014 2015 2020
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Customer Survey

The site provides a customer survey that users can complete.

Who it is for
Robben Island Museum customers and visitors
How to act on it
Select Customer Survey and complete it.
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Customer Survey
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Archived Annual Reports

The site makes archived annual reports available for the listed years from 2007 through 2015, excluding 2011 and 2013 in the displayed list.

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People seeking Robben Island Museum annual reports
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Select a year under Archived Annual Reports.
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Archived Annual Reports 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2014 2015
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PAIA Manual English

The site provides the Robben Island Museum Promotion of Access to Information Act manual in English.

Who it is for
People seeking information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act
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Select PAIA Manual English.
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Promotion of Access to Information Act PAIA Manual English
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PAIA Manual Afrikaans

The site provides the Robben Island Museum Promotion of Access to Information Act manual in Afrikaans.

Who it is for
Afrikaans-speaking people seeking information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act
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Select PAIA Manual Afrikaans.
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PAIA Manual Afrikaans
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Archived Tenders

The site provides access to archived tender material for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Who it is for
People seeking Robben Island Museum tender information
How to act on it
Select a year under Archived Tenders.
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Archived Tenders 2017 2018 2019 2020
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PAIA Manual IsiXhosa

The site provides the Robben Island Museum Promotion of Access to Information Act manual in IsiXhosa.

Who it is for
IsiXhosa-speaking people seeking information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act
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Select PAIA Manual IsiXhosa.
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PAIA Manual IsiXhosa
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Contact Us

The site provides contact information for Robben Island Museum, including a telephone number.

Who it is for
People wishing to contact Robben Island Museum
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Use the Contact Us option or telephone T : +27 (0) 21 413 4200.
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Contact Us TENDERS JOBS T : +27 (0) 21 413 4200
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Virtual Tours

The site provides a Virtual Tours section for accessing tours online.

Who it is for
People wanting to experience or learn about Robben Island online
How to act on it
Select the Virtual Tours section on the Robben Island Museum site.
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Virtual Tours
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BOOK A TOUR

Visitors can book a Robben Island tour. The page lists different prices for South African and non-South African visitors, child prices, and four tour times.

Who it is for
South African and non-South African visitors, including adults and children under 18
How to act on it
Use the BOOK A TOUR option; the listed tour times are 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
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Tours South Africans R400 per adult R210 per child (U/18) Non South Africans R600 per adult R310 per child (U/18) Tour Times 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 BOOK A TOUR

Key Takeaways

  • subject: Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage at Robben Island
  • approximate number of shipwrecks: over 70
  • dominant origins: European
  • location focus: western windward side of Robben Island
  • notable wrecks and years: 1611 Yeanger of Horn; 1660 Schapenjacht; 1694 Dageraad; 1821 Flora; 1826 Perseverance; 1836 Gondolier; 1976 Goel no.1; 1986 Daeyang Family
  • site sections: Archived Annual Reports, Archived Publications, Archived Tenders
  • navigation elements: PAIA policies and contact information