Kaffraria Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Kaffraria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.149 N,8 50.936 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.835817
  • Longitude: 8.848933
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAFFRARIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.5 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1039
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1891
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2799/20 21.4.20 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1920) IN 535018N, 085114E. (BERLIN NM 1008/20). - NM 733/20. H3861/20 1.6.20 NOW DW IN 535014N, 085107E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6068/31 31.8.31 WK HAS BROKEN IN TWO, IN 535020N, 085103E & 515010N, 085101E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H312/64 27.10.64 WK 7.6MTRS [4FMS 1FT] IN 535020N, 085105E [EUR], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G, N TOPMARK CLOSE NW. (HAMBURG NM 4047/64) H312/64 29.10.64 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4240/64) BR STD. H312/64 26.11.64 DELETE WK. (HAMBURG NM 4561/64) DELETE. BR STD. H1132/64 19.8.70 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 4MTRS, MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY, RAREFL CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 2983/70). BR STD. H1132/64 20.8.74 NOW WK SW 3.6MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2673/74). NE 3261. H2903/77 13.8.79 NOW WK SW 4.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2096/79). BR STD. H3967/76 15.11.82 NOW WK SW 4.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3763/82) NCA. 7.9.83 SHOWN AS WK SW 4.5MTRS ON GERMAN 44 [5TH EDN 1983]. NC 3261. H3967/76 28.11.84 POSN NOW FOUL. BUOYAGE REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 4097/84). BR STD. H3740/85 11.10.85 WKGE, SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.8MTRS, IN 535011.5N, 085100.5E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 3825/85). NE 3261. SEP 2016/000033495 21.3.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5350.152N, 0850.928E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44. (EDN 44, COR TO 8.1.16). AMEND F.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1864 BY J LAING WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 90HP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W.S BAILEY. PASSAGE HULL FOR HAMBURG. WRECKED AT OTTENDORF. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50.149 N,8 50.936 E
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FAQ

Where is the KAFFRARIA wreck located?

The KAFFRARIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.149 N,8 50.936 E.

How deep is the KAFFRARIA and where exactly is it located?

The KAFFRARIA lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.149 N,8 50.936 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAFFRARIA?

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

When did the KAFFRARIA sink?

The KAFFRARIA sank on Jan 8, 1891.

When was the wreck of the KAFFRARIA discovered?

The wreck of the KAFFRARIA was discovered in 1920.

What country did the KAFFRARIA belong to?

The KAFFRARIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KAFFRARIA carrying?

The KAFFRARIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KAFFRARIA?

The KAFFRARIA had a tonnage of 1039 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAFFRARIA?

The KAFFRARIA is classified as a steam ship.

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