Elizabeth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elizabeth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 39.75 S,18 9.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -31.662500
  • Longitude: 18.162500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZABETH
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1817
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2211/70 6.11.75 H2211/70 6.11.75 WRECK IN 313945S, 180945E APPROX IN MIETJIE FRANS SE BAY. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 115). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

THE VESSEL WAS SEIZED BY CONVICTS AS SHE LAY OFF ROBBEN ISLAND, AFTER CASTING THE CAPTAIN & CREW ADRIFT THE CONVICTS SET SAIL STEERING NW. THE VESSEL WAS LATER FOUND WRECKED IN MIETJIE FRANS SE BAY (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS ELIZABETH BAY). THERE IS NO RECORD OF WHAT BECAME OF THE CONVICTS. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 115)

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FAQ

Where is the ELIZABETH wreck located?

The ELIZABETH wreck is located at coordinates 31 39.75 S,18 9.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIZABETH?

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

When did the ELIZABETH sink?

The ELIZABETH sank on Jan 1, 1817.

When was the wreck of the ELIZABETH discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZABETH was discovered in 1975.

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