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- Mark Your Calendars: Prepare for an unforgettable adventure with our diverse calendar of events designed to engage, educate, and entertain visitors of all ages.
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- Thematic Programs: Delve deeper with captivating guest lectures, historical reenactments, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. We offer a variety of special programs that cater to specific interests and provide unique opportunities to experience the SAS Assegaai firsthand.
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![Caption reads, "[Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mathew Ahmann in a crowd.], 8/28/1963" Original black and white negative by Rowland Scherman. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States (The National Archives and Records Administration). Colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd. U.S. Information Agency. Press and Publications Service. ca. 1953-ca. 1978. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/542015](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1597704097219-0f6a59def63d%3Fcrop%3Dentropy%26cs%3Dtinysrgb%26fit%3Dmax%26fm%3Djpg%26ixid%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%26ixlib%3Drb-4.0.3%26q%3D80%26w%3D1080&w=1920&q=90 "Caption reads, \"[Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mathew Ahmann in a crowd.], 8/28/1963\" Original black and white negative by Rowland Scherman. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States (The National Archives and Records Administration). Colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd. U.S. Information Agency. Press and Publications Service. ca. 1953-ca. 1978. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/542015")
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• History Uncovered: Embark on a voyage through time with our in-depth blog posts. Learn about the illustrious past of the SAS Assegaai, its role in South Africa's naval history, and the captivating stories of the crew who served on board.
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• Meet the Team: Get to know the passionate individuals dedicated to bringing the SAS Assegaai back to life. Our blog features exclusive interviews and insights from the restoration experts, historians, and curators shaping the museum's future.
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SAS Assegaai Makes a "Splash" in Her New Home!
The relocation was a complex operation that required careful planning and execution. Despite challenges during the move, the submarine is now safely in place. The Naval Heritage Trust is aiming to open the Assegaai Submarine Museum to the public by Christmas, offering visitors a unique historical experience.
SAS Assegaai Makes Progress Despite Setbacks During Move
Initial tests identified weaknesses in the lifting frames, prompting a delay to allow for reinforcements to be added. Moving day itself brought new challenges with unexpected clearance issues and difficulties removing the docking bogeys. Despite these setbacks, the team identified a design incompatibility and is already working on a solution to strengthen the frames.
SAS Assegaai Prepares to "Set Sail" to its New Home!
The removal of a wall and heavy equipment has cleared a path for the submarine's move. The move, originally planned for Sunday, is rescheduled for Saturday due to weather. The public can witness the move from Runciman Drive or celebrate at the Seven Seas pub.