Smit-Lloyd 102 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Smit-lloyd 102 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 14 S,24 7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.233333
  • Longitude: 24.116667
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SMIT-LLOYD 102
Type supply vessel
Flag NL
Length 616 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.1.71 15.1.71 SANK IN 341400S, 240700E 90M FROM MOSSEL BAY.(LL VOL.203). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY VAN DER GIESSEN-DE NOORD NV, ALBLASSERDAM. PASSAGE MOSSEL BAY FOR PORT ELIZABETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SMIT-LLOYD, NV. FIVE OF THE SEVEN CREW LOST THEIR LIVES WHEN THE VESSEL WAS HIT BY 50FT WAVES & CAPSIZED. AFTER DRIFTING FOR 4M SHE EXPLODED & SANK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SMIT-LLOYD 102 wreck located?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 wreck is located at coordinates 34 14 S,24 7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SMIT-LLOYD 102?

The seabed around the SMIT-LLOYD 102 lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the SMIT-LLOYD 102 sink?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 sank on Dec 31, 1970.

When was the wreck of the SMIT-LLOYD 102 discovered?

The wreck of the SMIT-LLOYD 102 was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SMIT-LLOYD 102 belong to?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SMIT-LLOYD 102 carrying?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SMIT-LLOYD 102?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the SMIT-LLOYD 102?

The SMIT-LLOYD 102 is classified as a supply vessel.

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