Wilhelm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wilhelm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 0 S,22 34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.000000
  • Longitude: 22.566667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILHELM
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Tonnage 37
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.9.77 28.9.77 REPORTED HARD AGROUND IN 340000S, 223400E PD. (LL 28.9.77). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 12.1.78 12.1.78 LIES ON BUFFALO BAY BEACH WITH ONLY BOW VISIBLE. TOTAL LOSS. (LL 12.1.78)
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WILHELM KN40, BUILT IN 1954, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR.RALL OF MOSSEL BAY. VESSEL BEACHED AT BUFFALO BAY AFTER TAKING ON WATER. ENGINE SALVED, VESSEL TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOL.231)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 0 S,22 34 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILHELM wreck located?

The WILHELM wreck is located at coordinates 34 0 S,22 34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILHELM?

The seabed around the WILHELM lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the WILHELM sink?

The WILHELM sank on Sep 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the WILHELM discovered?

The wreck of the WILHELM was discovered in 1977.

What country did the WILHELM belong to?

The WILHELM belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the WILHELM?

The WILHELM had a tonnage of 37 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILHELM?

The WILHELM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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