America Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
America Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
33 54.892 S,18 26.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.914867
  • Longitude: 18.448883
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERICA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECK IN 335455S, 182654E MARKED BY G WK BUOY. BA 1920. H1992/21 2.4.21 H1992/21 2.4.21 G CON BUOY ERASED FROM CHART. (SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS LTR DTD 4.4.21). - NM ACTION. H1992/21 23.9.21 H1992/21 23.9.21 CONFIRMS EXISTENCE OF WRECK. (SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS LTR DTD 25.8.21) 7.2.30 7.2.30 INS DW. NE 636. H1045/30 4.11.30 H1045/30 4.11.30 AMENDED TO ST. (HMSAS PROTEA). NE 636. H3877/34 27.6.34 H3877/34 27.6.34 SHOWN ON E4170. BA 1920 & 636. 6.11.64 6.11.64 AMENDED TO STF. NE 123. H3971/64 13.8.70 H3971/64 13.8.70 NOW WK LEAST DEPTH 1FM 11FT SHOWN IN 335453.5S, 182656E OR 309DEGS, 540FT FROM PIERHEAD LT QK.FL, 335455S, 182700E APPROX ON SOUTH AFRICAN CHART. PECKED OUTLINE ORIENTED 128/308DEGS, BOW 308DEGS, 680FT, STERN 308DEGS, 480FT. - NM 1279/70. 13.1.71 7726/68 13.1.71 NOW SHOWN AS WK LEAST DEPTH 2.1MTRS ON SAN 1014 [EDN 1969]. NC 1846. 30.11.73 30.11.73 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1014 [REC'D 24.1073], IN NEW DREDGED AREA. 18.2.74 18.2.74 DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1846.
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 54.892 S,18 26.933 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMERICA wreck located?

The AMERICA wreck is located at coordinates 33 54.892 S,18 26.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMERICA?

The seabed around the AMERICA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMERICA discovered?

The wreck of the AMERICA was discovered in 1921.