President Kruger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
President kruger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 17 S,17 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.283333
  • Longitude: 17.283333
Water Depth 2995 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESIDENT KRUGER
Type frigate
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The South African naval vessel SAS President Kruger lies as a shipwreck at coordinates 35 17 S, 17 17 E approximately 80 meters southwest of Cape Point. This underwater wreck site is situated off the coast of South Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel structure is categorized as a welded steel hull which is now considered well broken. Survey records under reference H3086/72 confirm the approximate location of the wreckage which serves as a significant underwater obstruction in the region.

Surveying Details

H3086/72 1.3.82 WRECK SANK IN 351700S, 171700E APPROX 80M SW OF CAPE POINT. (LL VOL.247). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AN HOUR AFTER COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER NAVAL VESSEL TAFELBERG DURING A NAVAL EXERCISE 80M SW OF CAPE POINT IN THE DARK AND IN VERY BAD WEATHER. 177 CREW WERE RESCUED, 1 BODY RECOVERED AND 15 REPORTED MISSING. (LL 247).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESIDENT KRUGER wreck located?

The PRESIDENT KRUGER wreck is located at coordinates 35 17 S,17 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESIDENT KRUGER?

The seabed around the PRESIDENT KRUGER lies at approximately 2995 meters deep.

When did the PRESIDENT KRUGER sink?

The PRESIDENT KRUGER sank on Feb 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the PRESIDENT KRUGER discovered?

The wreck of the PRESIDENT KRUGER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the PRESIDENT KRUGER belong to?

The PRESIDENT KRUGER belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the PRESIDENT KRUGER?

The PRESIDENT KRUGER is classified as a frigate.

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