Apart from one naval engagement between British and French warships in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth has been spared the horrors and depredations of war. Compared with other naval engagements such as those in the Pacific Ocean during WW2, this one can justifiably be rated as minor.  Having said that, during this Napoleonic era, with tensions … Continue reading Port Elizabeth of Yore: The Solitary Naval Engagement in Algoa Bay