Eduard Bohlen began service as the first German steam ship to carry mail along the Germany – South West Africa route. On a foggy morning in September 1909 it was approaching Conception Bay to deliver supplies for the diamond diggers, when it ran into a sandbank about a hundred meters from the shore. There were 30 passengers onboard. You will learn about what happened to them from this exciting tour.
Virtual tour of the maritime exhibition in Swakopmund Museum, Namibia
Nadine Phiri and Captain Salvadore
Scientific Society Swakopmund, Namibia
The Assistant Curator of the Swakopmund Museum Nadine Phiri together with Captain Salvadore will take you on a virtual tour into the Namibia's maritime history.