Jacaranda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jacaranda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 37.4 S,28 27.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.623333
  • Longitude: 28.465833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JACARANDA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 78.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1778/67 21.10.71 H1778/67 21.10.71 VESSEL, APPROX 500 TONS DWT, RED HULL, WHITE SUPERSTRUCTURE, TWO MASTS, OBSERVED STRANDED 046DEG, 7.75M FROM CAPE MORGAN LT. (MV B. KRZYWOCISTY, HN). BR STD. H1778/67 14.12.71 H1778/67 14.12.71 CONFIRMATION OF POSITION:- 122.5DEG, 7C FROM 278 TRIG. HT. (SS META, HN NOV'71). NCA. H1778/67 2.3.72 H1778/67 2.3.72 ST 172DEG, 0.65M FROM 278 TRIG HT. (SAN NM 19/72). - NM 475/72. H2778/72 28.4.72 H2778/72 28.4.72 POSN GIVEN AS 323710S, 282813E. (MV NISO, HN 25.3.72). NCA. 5.7.84 5.7.84 ST SHOWN IN 323724S, 282757E ON SAN 128. NC 3770.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STELIOS N CHARACOGLOU. PASSAGE EAST LONDON FOR DURBAN. RAN AGROUND 10M SW OF KEI RIVER DUE TO ENGINE TROUBLE. SALVAGE TUGS UNABLE TO REFLOAT AS VESSEL HOLED ON ROCKS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the JACARANDA wreck located?

The JACARANDA wreck is located at coordinates 32 37.4 S,28 27.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JACARANDA?

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

When did the JACARANDA sink?

The JACARANDA sank on Sep 18, 1971.

When was the wreck of the JACARANDA discovered?

The wreck of the JACARANDA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the JACARANDA belong to?

The JACARANDA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the JACARANDA carrying?

The JACARANDA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JACARANDA?

The JACARANDA had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the JACARANDA?

The JACARANDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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