Horizon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Horizon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 40.55 S,29 28.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -31.675833
  • Longitude: 29.480000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORIZON
Type motor vessel
Length 103.7 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 2081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid,cement,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1778/67 14.9.67 H1778/67 14.9.67 ST IN 314033S, 292848E OR 235DEGS, 4.4M FROM CAPE HERMES LT, 313805S, 293310E APPROX. (SOUTH AFRICA NM 34/67). - NM 1938/67. H1778/67 9.4.69 H1778/67 9.4.69 CONFIRMED IN POSITION, CLEARLY VISIBLE IN MORNING LIGHT FROM 2M OFFSHORE. (SAN HYDRO'S LTR DTD 21.3.69). NCA. 18.6.84 18.6.84 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 129. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 3793.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

12.5.67 PASSAGE FOR MAURITUS & DURBA. RAN ASHORE AT GREEN PEAKS, HOLED FORE & AFT & HELD BY A ROCK AMIDSHIPS. CREW SAFELY RESCUED BY MV JOHAN HUGO. (LL, 12.5.67)

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FAQ

Where is the HORIZON wreck located?

The HORIZON wreck is located at coordinates 31 40.55 S,29 28.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HORIZON?

The seabed around the HORIZON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HORIZON sink?

The HORIZON sank on May 12, 1967.

When was the wreck of the HORIZON discovered?

The wreck of the HORIZON was discovered in 1967.

What cargo was the HORIZON carrying?

The HORIZON was carrying foodstuffs: liquid,cement,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HORIZON?

The HORIZON had a tonnage of 2081 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORIZON?

The HORIZON is classified as a motor vessel.

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