Huge Waves Pummel Hermanus |
![]() The trawler Lorelei which sunk at the New Harbour A combination of Spring Tide and Gale Force winds caused massive swells, estimated to reach up to 9 meters, to hammer into the pier at the New Harbour on Saturday and Sunday. The fishing trawler Lorelei sank in the harbour near her moorings and the new Southern Right Charter's boat was also damaged.
Sadly, lots of our heritage was also destroyed by the torrid waves at the Old Harbour. All the old fishing boats have been washed away and half of the gutting tables used by fishermen were also shattered and washed away by the tide.
![]() Waves breaking over the Pier at the New Harbour Maintenance work is going to take months and the total storm damage is in the millions. Living where we do, on the oceans doorstep, it is no surprise that we will feel the powerful hand of Mother Nature. Two lives were lost during the storm. |