Other Wreck 22249

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
25 52.61 S,32 53.451 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.876833
  • Longitude: 32.890850
Wreck Depth 12.75 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 7.25
Orientation 321
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Probable underwater shipwreck located at coordinates 25 52.61 S, 32 53.451 E in the Maputo Harbour approaches. This submerged obstruction measures approximately 101.8 meters in length and 14.8 meters in width, lying on a 135/315 degree heading with its bow facing southeast. The wreck sits flush with the surrounding seabed and does not rise above adjacent marine features.

Surveying Details

26.1.12 PROBABLE WK LOCATED IN 2552.616S, 3253.458E [WGD]. (FUGRO SURVEY AFRICA (PTY) LTD, MAPUTO HARBOUR APPROACHES SURVEY, ROS DTD 30.9.11). LENGTH (FROM GRAPHIC IN ROS) 101.8MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. NOT APPARENTLY HIGHER THAN SURROUNDING SEABED FEATURES. INS AS NDW. BR STD.

General Comments

?INTACT WK WITH BOWS SE, MINOR SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 52.61 S,32 53.451 E
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