Listings >> Stories, Ghosts, shiwrecks and other tales The wreck of the La Fortune Earliest 9/11 disaster at Mossel Bay The wreck of the La Fortune On 11 September 1763, A French man-of-war named the La Fortune on its return journey from Reunion was not so fortunate and was wrecked On 11 September 1763 opposite a freshwater spring near Mosselbay, Image: example of “man of war” ship Shipwreck museum Is this your business?Claim it now.Make sure your information is up to date. Stories, Ghosts, shiwrecks and other tales Photo gallery All photos (1) Mossel Street Mossel Bay WC ZA Get directions