Mashona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mashona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.5 S,34 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -24.775000
  • Longitude: 34.733333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MASHONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 21.9.72 VESSEL WRECKED 30M W OF ZAVORA POINT. (DODS). POSN 244630S, 344400E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY RUSSEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 399NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TEES AND LONDON FOR BEIRA AND KOHSICANG. WRECKED 30M W OF ZAVORA POINT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MASHONA wreck located?

The MASHONA wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.5 S,34 44 E.

When did the MASHONA sink?

The MASHONA sank on Jul 15, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MASHONA discovered?

The wreck of the MASHONA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MASHONA belong to?

The MASHONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MASHONA carrying?

The MASHONA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MASHONA?

The MASHONA had a tonnage of 4145 tons.

What type of wreck is the MASHONA?

The MASHONA is classified as a steam ship.

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