Suiderkus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Suiderkus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
19 21.3 S,12 42.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.355000
  • Longitude: 12.706667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUIDERKUS
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3211/71 25.4.77 H3211/71 25.4.77 ST IN 192118S, 124224E. (S AFRICAN SURVEY SHIP PROTEA). BR STD. 16.5.77 16.5.77 VESSEL REPORTED IN 192124S, 124212E, 1.5M OFF MOEWE POINT. (LL 16.5.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 1995

Circumstances of loss

LOST ON SW AFRICAN COAST AFTER RUNNING AGROUND IN THICK FOG NEAR MOEWE POINT, N OF CAPE CROSS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 21.3 S,12 42.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the SUIDERKUS wreck located?

The SUIDERKUS wreck is located at coordinates 19 21.3 S,12 42.4 E.

When was the wreck of the SUIDERKUS discovered?

The wreck of the SUIDERKUS was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the SUIDERKUS?

The SUIDERKUS is classified as a fishing vessel.