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Ohlson se hawe, also known as Die Kraaltjie, was a small harbour located at Port Beaufort on the Breede River in the Western Cape. It was established around 1903 as a landing point for cargo vessels that transported goods along the river. The harbour was named after a local figure, likely linked to the Ohlsson family, who were prominent in the region's shipping and brewing industries. Port Beaufort itself was a key trading post in the 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as a gateway for agricultural produce from the interior, particularly wool and grain, to be shipped to Cape Town and beyond. The site's nickname 'Die Kraaltjie' (the little kraal) likely refers to its modest size and enclosed nature.

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