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Historical collections and photographs of the General Botha Old Boys Association

Port Two's dormitory.
Port Two's dormitory.
A group of 'senior students' aboard the Howard Davis. L to R (sitting) Tony Dominee, Tony Watcham. L to R (standing) 'JD' Baxter and 'Blackie' Swart.
A group of 'senior students' aboard the Howard Davis. L to R (sitting) Tony Dominee, Tony Watcham. L to R (standing) 'JD' Baxter and 'Blackie' Swart.
The main hall with the War Memorial board and the Howard Davis Memorial.
The main hall with the War Memorial board and the Howard Davis Memorial.
One of the whalers crewed by 'senior students' completing a pulling race against the cadets. Joe Almond looking on.
One of the whalers crewed by 'senior students' completing a pulling race against the cadets. Joe Almond looking on.
'Nav 1' Lecture Room.
'Nav 1' Lecture Room.
A 'breeches buoy' rigged on the Parade Ground mainmast.
A 'breeches buoy' rigged on the Parade Ground mainmast.
Another hectic Bothie weekend over - departing Clifton. L to R: Ian Murray, M. 'Otis' Reading, Bruce Carlisle, G. Featherby.
Another hectic Bothie weekend over - departing Clifton. L to R: Ian Murray, M. 'Otis' Reading, Bruce Carlisle, G. Featherby.
The Entrance Foyer in the Admin Block.
The Entrance Foyer in the Admin Block.
The Howard Davis acting as guard boat at anchor off the Bothie during the Western Province Finn sailing championships.
The Howard Davis acting as guard boat at anchor off the Bothie during the Western Province Finn sailing championships.
Passing Out March Past - Port Watch.
Passing Out March Past - Port Watch.
Chris Smith, who suplied these photographs, with his dad on Prize Giving Day. 6th December 1968.
Chris Smith, who suplied these photographs, with his dad on Prize Giving Day. 6th December 1968.
Passing Out March Past - Starboard Watch. 1986
Passing Out March Past - Starboard Watch. 1986
Accommodation Block. To the left(in the sun), the cadets' section. Ground Floor - cadets' lounge; First Floor - Starboard Watch; Second Floor - Port Watch. To the right (in the shade): On the ground floor the dining room; First & Second Floors - 'Senior Students' Rooms.
Accommodation Block. To the left(in the sun), the cadets' section. Ground Floor - cadets' lounge; First Floor - Starboard Watch; Second Floor - Port Watch. To the right (in the shade): On the ground floor the dining room; First & Second Floors - 'Senior Students' Rooms.
General view of the Parade Ground, Admin Block and the Boat Shed taken from the main breakwater.
General view of the Parade Ground, Admin Block and the Boat Shed taken from the main breakwater.
The Main Entrance of the Admin Block.
The Main Entrance of the Admin Block.
On the slipway. Two of the 'International 14 footers'. Graham Barrett at the bow of #GB11.
On the slipway. Two of the 'International 14 footers'. Graham Barrett at the bow of #GB11.
Clean ship on the Howard Davis in Saldanha Bay. 'JC' James doing his bit. Capt. Buchanan mostly obscured in the background.
Clean ship on the Howard Davis in Saldanha Bay. 'JC' James doing his bit. Capt. Buchanan mostly obscured in the background.
Pierre le Blond going solo.
Pierre le Blond going solo.
From the main quay. In the foreground the 'Seafarer's' Lifeboat. At the other quays, the motor cruiser and the 'Howard Davis'.
From the main quay. In the foreground the 'Seafarer's' Lifeboat. At the other quays, the motor cruiser and the 'Howard Davis'.
On board the S.A.Seafarer's Lifeboat. L to R: H. Waters, Riaan Bouwer, Mike Grindley & 'JC' James.
On board the S.A.Seafarer's Lifeboat. L to R: H. Waters, Riaan Bouwer, Mike Grindley & 'JC' James.
General view of the Acadamy - Taken from the Howard Davis
General view of the Acadamy - Taken from the Howard Davis
Bob Deacon and Robin Gratjios aboard the Howard Davis
Bob Deacon and Robin Gratjios aboard the Howard Davis
The main quay with the Captain Superintendent's house & seamanship lecture rooms in the background. The yacht alongside is the original 'Voortrekker' on which Bruce Dalling won the single-handed trans-Alantic race in 1968.
The main quay with the Captain Superintendent's house & seamanship lecture rooms in the background. The yacht alongside is the original 'Voortrekker' on which Bruce Dalling won the single-handed trans-Alantic race in 1968.
View from the Window of Port 2 dormitory. The Achille Lauro passing in the distance.
View from the Window of Port 2 dormitory. The Achille Lauro passing in the distance.

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