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Cape of Good Hope
First European to sight it was Bartholomew Diaz in 1488. The Dutch established a trading post and settlement in 1652. Taken over by the British in 1814. An important stopover point on the Europe-East Indies/New Holland route to get new stores and recover from any illnesses. Also a place to recruit new crew if necessary.

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