The Portuguese community installed the clock in 1897 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first sight of Durban by the famous Portuguese explorer, Vasco de Gama, in 1497. Take a close look at the dragons, owls and the many other Victorian accessories that adorn the clock. You'll find the clock on the bayside of the Victoria Embankment at a midpoint between Jonsson and Mona roads.
