Swakopmund, the Mole

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The Mole is the spot that marks the officially declared town of Swakopmund.
The site was founded by Hauptman Curt von François, the captain of the Schutztruppe in 1892.
The Germans, under the engineer FW Ortloff's command, made several attempts at establishing a sea wall to enhance landing facilities for an operational harbor. 
The Benguela currents, however, proved too powerful and their efforts failed.
Within five years, the harbor filled with sand, creating what is now known as Palm Beach.



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