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Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Produce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
30 14.917 S,30 49.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.248617
  • Longitude: 30.826667
Wreck Depth 2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRODUCE
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 170.7 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 13358
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1778/67 10.10.74 H1778/67 10.10.74 WK 2MTRS 091 DEGS GREEN POINT LT 2.4 MILES. (SAN NM 64/74). INS AS WK 1FM. - NM 2008/74. 8.2.84 8.2.84 AMEND WK 2.0MTRS. NC 3795 & NC 3797.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM DURBAN. GROUNDED ON ALIWAL SHOAL. ALL CREW RESCUED. SLID INTO DEEPER WATER & DISAPPEARED. NOT VISIBLE FROM THE AIR. A CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PRODUCE wreck located?

The PRODUCE wreck is located at coordinates 30 14.917 S,30 49.6 E.

How deep is the PRODUCE and where exactly is it located?

The PRODUCE lies at a depth of about 2 meters and is located at coordinates 30 14.917 S,30 49.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRODUCE?

The seabed around the PRODUCE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PRODUCE sink?

The PRODUCE sank on Aug 11, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PRODUCE discovered?

The wreck of the PRODUCE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PRODUCE belong to?

The PRODUCE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PRODUCE carrying?

The PRODUCE was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the PRODUCE?

The PRODUCE had a tonnage of 13358 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRODUCE?

The PRODUCE is classified as a tanker.