Old Dockyard Store Houses

Situated in the West Dockyard precinct and only the rear of the buildings can be seen from St George's Street. Work on the original two storey building commenced in 1742 to Baron Von Imhoff's design and in accordance with the Dutch East India Company's declaration in 1741 that Simon's Town must be the winter anchorage for their ships. In July 1765 these storehouses were extended. The work was completed in February 1768 and included accommodation for crew, sick sailors, hospital personnel, a blacksmith's workshop and bakery. The British, after 1795, did further renovations and the building was thereafter used only for stores. In 1878 a third storey and a low pitch roof were added and the building divided into two sections to allow access to the rear. This old building has enjoyed continuous use for over 260 years and is now utilised by the South African Navy.

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