Kerrifontein Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Kerrifontein Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 48 S,25 51 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 35 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KERRIFONTEIN |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | ZA |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 8.11.76 8.11.76 SANK NEAR ST CROIX ISLAND. (LL 6.11.76). POSN 334800S, 255100E FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 28, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT, POSSIBLY A WHALE, IN HEAVY SEAS. WAS HAULING IN ABOUT 1 TON OF FISH WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
33 48 S,25 51 E
Kerrifontein on Wreck Map
Kerrifontein Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL