The story of the Shipwreck and the Lighthouse

This video revisits the tragedy of the HMS Birkenhead, which struck a submerged rock at Danger Point, outside of Gansbaai, on the night of 26 February 1852, causing 9 officers, 349 other ranks and 87 of the ship's company to loose their lives, which lead to the building of the Danger Point lighthouse, 42 years later.
The story is wonderfully narrated by local historian, John McGregor, currently residing in nearby De Kelders, while illustrated with video, drone, timelapse and hyperlapse footage.

[@ericm8811]

Hey Willie Koorts! Thanks for the history of that wonderful lighthouse! Ride ride ride!

[@jankotze1959]

Tragic story Willie, very interesting

[@jeffstreck]

Mr Koorts this is awesome. 🙏

[@OBCBTTB]

4:30 Didn't know about the 45 men on the mast that were also rescued.

[@nadenebadenhorst7582]

Hi Riaan, is the trail dog-friendly at all?

[@SterremanWillie]

Who's Riaan and which trail?