Aristea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Aristea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 20.95 S,17 16.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.349167
  • Longitude: 17.279167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARISTEA
Type trawler
Flag ZA
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3211/71 27.7.72 H3211/71 27.7.72 ST SHOWN IN 302057S, 171645E ON SAN 115 [EDN 1972] OR 171DEGS, 2.5M FROM GP.FL(3)15M LT. - NM 1940/72. 28.7.72 28.7.72 REPORTED 3M S OF HONDEKLIP BAY. (TELKON, WILLIAMS-LLOYDS DTD 28.7.72) H2211/70 6.11.75 H2211/70 6.11.75 REPORTED TO BE SEEN OFF A ROCKY POINT 8C SSE FROM PLATKLIP POINT. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 102)
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the ARISTEA wreck located?

The ARISTEA wreck is located at coordinates 30 20.95 S,17 16.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARISTEA?

The seabed around the ARISTEA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ARISTEA sink?

The ARISTEA sank on Jul 4, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ARISTEA discovered?

The wreck of the ARISTEA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ARISTEA belong to?

The ARISTEA belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the ARISTEA?

The ARISTEA had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARISTEA?

The ARISTEA is classified as a trawler.

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