Blesbok Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blesbok Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 1.8 S,27 55.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.030000
  • Longitude: 27.925833
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLESBOK
Type dredger
Flag ZA
Length 96.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3121
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.3.71 25.3.71 AGROUND & ABANDONED 700FT S OF S ARM BREAKWATER, EAST LONDON. (LL 203). POSN 330148S, 275533E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.5.71 20.5.71 WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 204). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER RUNNING AGROUND AT EAST LONDON. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BLESBOK wreck located?

The BLESBOK wreck is located at coordinates 33 1.8 S,27 55.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLESBOK?

The seabed around the BLESBOK lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BLESBOK sink?

The BLESBOK sank on Jan 26, 1971.

When was the wreck of the BLESBOK discovered?

The wreck of the BLESBOK was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BLESBOK belong to?

The BLESBOK belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the BLESBOK?

The BLESBOK had a tonnage of 3121 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLESBOK?

The BLESBOK is classified as a dredger.

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