Trawler Wreck 31163

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
22 52 S,14 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.866667
  • Longitude: 14.483333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.3.76 23.3.76 PRESUMED SUNK IN WALVIS BAY AREA. (LL 30.8.75). POSN 225200S, 142900E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BROKE TOW ROPES AND SANK IN HEAVE SEAS. WERE CARRYING ABOUT 60 REFUGEES. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 52 S,14 29 E
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