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Natal, now D'Urban - The Bluff, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Natal, now D'Urban - The Bluff, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Natal, now D'Urban - The Bluff, 1850. View of...Port Natal, now called D'Urban, in honour of Sir Benjamin D'Urban....its superabundance of fuel as well as large timber, its inexhaustible supply of water from four rivers, one of which has ten times more than supplies the whole of Cape Town (with 25, 000 inhabitants), all point out the great importance of the locality. Two of these rivers run into the Bay, and a third (the Umlazi) within four miles of its margin. The stream of this river is considerable, and may be conducted over a rich and fertile flat leading to the present town and bay...There was nothing at all to fear from the native population, and the colony would easily support from 2, 000, 000 to 5, 000, 000 emigrants'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken in 1850, showcases the breathtaking view of Port Natal, now known as D'Urban, in what is now Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Named after Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the British military officer who played a significant role in the annexation of Natal in 1843, this coastal location was considered of great importance due to its abundant natural resources. The superabundance of fuel and large timber, as well as the inexhaustible supply of water from four rivers, made this area a valuable asset. Two of these rivers flow directly into the bay, and a third (the Umlazi) is located within four miles of its margin. The stream of this river is considerable, and its water could be conducted over a rich and fertile flat leading to the present-day town and bay. At the time, there was little to fear from the native population, and the colony was believed to have the capacity to support a large population. Estimates suggested that it could accommodate anywhere from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 emigrants. The natural harbor, with its deep waters and favorable location, was also an ideal spot for trade and transportation. This engraving was published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, providing a glimpse into the geographical features and potential of this exciting new colonial outpost. The image captures the beauty and promise of the landscape, with its sailing ships in the bay, mountains in the background, and the promise of a prosperous future on the horizon.
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