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A general view of the Hout Bay harbour covered in mist from the Chapmans peak road on the outskirts of Cape Town. Chapmans peak road is the coastal link between Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope. When following the African coastline from the equator the Cape of Good Hope marks the psychologically important point where one begins to travel more eastward than southward, thus the first rounding of the cape in 1488 by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias was a major milestone in the attempts by the Portuguese to establish direct trade relations with the Far East. He called the cape Cabo Tormentoso. As one of the great capes of the South Atlantic Ocean, the Cape of Good Hope has been of special significance to sailors for many years and is widely referred to by them simply as " the Cape". It is a major milestone on the clipper route followed by clipper ships to the Far East and Australia, and still followed by several offshore yacht races. AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA
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This print captures the ethereal beauty of Hout Bay harbour, shrouded in mist, as seen from the Chapmans peak road on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. The coastal link between Cape Town and the renowned Cape of Good Hope, Chapmans peak road holds historical significance as it marks a turning point for sailors traveling along the African coastline. Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias achieved a major milestone when he first rounded this cape in 1488 during his quest to establish direct trade relations with the Far East. Known as Cabo Tormentoso at that time due to its treacherous waters, the Cape of Good Hope has since become an iconic landmark for sailors navigating through the South Atlantic Ocean. It serves as a crucial waypoint on both clipper routes used by ships bound for the Far East and Australia and is still followed by offshore yacht races today. The misty atmosphere adds an air of mystery to this already significant location, emphasizing its allure and capturing nature's ever-changing beauty. This remarkable photograph was taken by Gianluigi Guercia from Agence France-Presse (AFP), showcasing their talent in encapsulating breathtaking landscapes like this one.
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