Knysna 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 |
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Knysna Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 59.812 S,25 41.405 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KNYSNA |
| Type | trawler |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 24, 1952 |
| Original Detection Year | 1952 |
| Last Detection Year | 1974 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H3089/52 26.5.52 H3089/52 26.5.52 ST IN 335948.7S, 254124.3E. (HMSAS PROTEA). BR STD. 17.3.75 17.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SA 1024 [1974]. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
BROKE ADRIFT WHEN BEING TOWED TO SEA TO BE SCUTTLED.
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