The SAS Somerset, is permanently moored
for public viewing in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Table
Bay Harbour, Cape Town.
The SAS Somerset was taken over from the South African Navy on 24
May 1988. She is the only Boom Defence Vessel left in the world. While the SAS Somerset was in commission in the South African
Navy her operational duties were restricted to salvage operations.
During the school holidays sleepovers for children are held aboard
the SAS Somerset.The SAS Somerset was recently seen in the
Robinson dry-dock where she was receiving a well deserved and long
overdue sprucing up courtesy of the Department of Public Works and
Nautilus Marine. She should be ship shape and Bristol fashion by the
end of September when her new life as a training centre for safety at
sea will hopefully commence. |
