SANC General Botha
In 1948 the Bothie moved to Gordons Bay, and was renamed the South African Nautical College, General Botha
Panorama Pics
These photographs were taken in 1956 and appeared in the July 1957 issue of "Panorama" magazine, and give interesting aspects of life aboard at that time.
 The Shell house magazine “Shell Chronicle” of August 1957 carried a splendid front cover photograph of the Gordon’s Bay parade ground, and an article about the ship and some of the cadets.
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The Dromerdaris replica arriving in Gordon's Bay after sailing from Cape Town with the Motor Cruiser "General Botha" keeping station.
