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The Goewermentsjettie (Government Jetty) or Nuwe Jettie (New Jetty) at Port Beaufort in the Western Cape served as a small harbour facility during World War II. In the 1940s, two British naval vessels anchored at this jetty, reflecting its use as a strategic point along the South African coast for Allied naval operations. The jetty was originally constructed of wood and was restored in 2021, preserving its historical character. Port Beaufort, located at the mouth of the Breede River, was historically a minor port for coastal trade and whaling, but its role during WWII is a lesser-known aspect of its heritage. The restoration in 2021 aimed to maintain the structure as a tangible link to this wartime period.
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