Natal Coast 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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Natal coast Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 30.9 S,14 29.067 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | NATAL COAST |
| Type | merchant vessel |
| Flag | ZA |
| Tonnage | 3078 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | timber,oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 1, 1955 |
| Original Detection Year | 1955 |
| Last Detection Year | 1970 |
| Original Source | ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Surveying Details | H6823/55 24.11.55 H6823/55 24.11.55 ST (PA) IN 223054S, 142904E OR 347DEGS, 10.1M FROM SWAKOPMUND GP.FL(2) LT. (LLOYDS LIST & MAGPIE HN 3/55). BA 3859. H4954/55 7.10.70 H4954/55 7.10.70 NOT SHOWN ON SAN CHART 106 [EDN MAY 1970]. NCA YET. H4954/55 27.11.70 H4954/55 27.11.70 DELETED. (SA NM 83/70). AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 1806 & 3859. |
| Last Amended Date | May 21, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
13.5.1920 BUILT IN 13.5.1920 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO. PASSAGE MATADI FOR TABLE BAY. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1 VOL.3)
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