During 1664, tensions between Britain and the Netherlands rose with rumours of war being imminent--that same year, Commander Zacharias Wagenaer, successor to Jan van Riebeeck, was instructed by Commissioner Isbrand Goske to build a pentagonal fortress out of stone.
Tensions between Britain and the Netherlands rose with rumours of war. This was during 1664. Tensions between Britain and the Netherlands were being imminent. This was during 1664. That same year, Commander Zacharias Wagenaer was instructed by Commissioner Isbrand Goske. This was to build a pentagonal fortress out of stone. Commander Zacharias Wagenaer was successor to Jan van Riebeeck.