Food Source 1503 – 1550

Impression of marine life around the island by early settlers.
The existence of seals and penguins on the Island as a source of food for passing sailors was confirmed in documented records of a further visit by sailors that indicated there were thousands of seals and penguins, and also many tortoises on the Island. However, the Island’s role as a source of fresh food for sailors only began in earnest in 1503 when Antonia de Saldanha and his men killed and feasted on the penguins, seals and tortoises.
A tortoise found on the island.
Seals on Robben Island today

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