Cape Recife (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cape recife (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 5.767 S,23 22.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.096117
  • Longitude: 23.378050
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 5394
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1929
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1778/67 14.9.67 H1778/67 14.9.67 ST IN 340546S, 232241E OR 296DEGS, 1.57M FROM CAPE SEAL LT HO, 340625S, 232420E APPROX. (SIMONSTOWN NM 34/67). - NM 1937/67. 10.11.69 10.11.69 MAYBE CAPE RECIFE. (TELE/COM, LLOYDS DTG 101550Z, NOV 1969). NCA. 8.1.73 8.1.73 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1022 (RECEIVED 23.11.72). NCA. H3086/72 14.1.77 H3086/72 14.1.77 NOW REPORTED IN 340547S, 232243E. (SAN NM 87/76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY WIGHAM RICHARDSON & CO. WITH QUADRUPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 494NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MITCHELL COTTS & CO. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR PORT NATAL. WENT ASHORE AT SEAL POINT & BROKE UP. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 5.767 S,23 22.683 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 5.767 S,23 22.683 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 20, 1929.

When was the wreck of the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY)?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5394 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY)?

The CAPE RECIFE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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