Western Knight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Western knight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 2 S,25 34.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.033333
  • Longitude: 25.580000
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN KNIGHT
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 124.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.9
Tonnage 5834
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4486/29 10.7.29 H4486/29 10.7.29 ST IN 340200S, 253448E OR 266DEGS, 2.2C FROM S EXTREME OF CHELSEA POINT. (HMS LOWESTOFT, HN). BR STD. H2528/50 18.4.50 H2528/50 18.4.50 NOT SHOWN ON E8593. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY AMES SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CO, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 714NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR DELAGOA BAY. WRECKED AT CHELSEA POINT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN SOUTH AFRICAN LINE. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 2 S,25 34.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN KNIGHT wreck located?

The WESTERN KNIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 34 2 S,25 34.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN KNIGHT?

The seabed around the WESTERN KNIGHT lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN KNIGHT sink?

The WESTERN KNIGHT sank on Apr 8, 1929.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN KNIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN KNIGHT was discovered in 1929.

What country did the WESTERN KNIGHT belong to?

The WESTERN KNIGHT belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN KNIGHT?

The WESTERN KNIGHT had a tonnage of 5834 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN KNIGHT?

The WESTERN KNIGHT is classified as a steam ship.

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