Werz, B.E.J.S. (Bruno)2020-03-302020-03-302019-11Werz, B.E.J.S. 2019, 'Searching for Haarlem (1647 CE) : a ship that made history', Current Science, vol. 117, no. 10, pp. 1679-1682.0011-389110.18520/cs/v117/i10/1679-1682http://hdl.handle.net/2263/73874In 1647 CE, the United Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Haarlem wrecked in Table Bay. The events that followed had far-reaching consequences, and this incident can be regarded as the catalyst that laid the basis for the modern multi racial South Africa. Since 1989, a project is underway to search for Haarlem. The present article provides a brief overview of work undertaken to date. This has resulted in the location of a site that, based on currently available evidence, probably contains the wreck.en© Indian Academy of SciencesCape TownHaarlemSaltpansTable BayUnited Dutch East India CompanyArticle