⚓ Union-Castle Round Africa
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The route forms a great loop around Africa — out via the Suez Canal and home via the West Coast, or the reverse.
Sailing Duration
1 day or less
2 – 3 days
4 – 5 days
6 + days
Figures are sailing time between ports and exclude days spent in port. Routes are approximate.
Source: Union-Castle Line, Round Africa Services timetable, June 1955 – May 1956