Durness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Durness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36 S,18 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.600000
  • Longitude: 18.333333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DURNESS
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Cargo shellfish and crustaceans
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3211/71 20.3.87 H3211/71 20.3.87 SANK S OF BOK POINT. (LL, 11.2.87). NCA YET, POSN 333600S, 182000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK S OF BOK POINT ON THE W COAST. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.267)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 36 S,18 20 E
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FAQ

Where is the DURNESS wreck located?

The DURNESS wreck is located at coordinates 33 36 S,18 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DURNESS?

The seabed around the DURNESS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the DURNESS sink?

The DURNESS sank on Feb 9, 1987.

When was the wreck of the DURNESS discovered?

The wreck of the DURNESS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DURNESS belong to?

The DURNESS belonged to ZA.

What cargo was the DURNESS carrying?

The DURNESS was carrying shellfish and crustaceans.

What type of wreck is the DURNESS?

The DURNESS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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