General Botha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
General botha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 13.65 S,18 38.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.227500
  • Longitude: 18.638333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL BOTHA
Type Training Vessel
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4536/47 22.7.47 NDW SHOWN IN 341346S, 183820E ON M3260/47. BA 636. H3673/60 30.11.61 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH BUT EQUIPMENT NOT CONSIDERED SUITABLR FOR THIS TYPE OF SEARCH. (SAS NATAL). NCA. H04655/61 15.10.62 POSN AMENDED TO 341340S, 183814E. (SA FNM 3/62). NE 636. H1991/64 30.7.70 SHOWN IN 341336N, 183812E [GRD SHIFT] ON SAN 1016. NE 636. 4.3.82 NOW SHOWN IN 341339S, 183818E ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978]. NC 636.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

25.6.47 SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN FALSE BAY. (C-IN-C LTR DTD 25.6.47, REF 376/42, SOUTH ATLANTIC)

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL BOTHA wreck located?

The GENERAL BOTHA wreck is located at coordinates 34 13.65 S,18 38.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL BOTHA?

The seabed around the GENERAL BOTHA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL BOTHA sink?

The GENERAL BOTHA sank on May 13, 1947.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL BOTHA discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL BOTHA was discovered in 1947.

What country did the GENERAL BOTHA belong to?

The GENERAL BOTHA belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL BOTHA?

The GENERAL BOTHA is classified as a training vessel.

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