Antipolis Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Antipolis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 58.95 S,18 21.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.982500
  • Longitude: 18.357500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTIPOLIS
Type tanker
Length 208.5 m
Width 28.3 m
Draught 14.5
Tonnage 24119
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Surveying Details

1.8.77 1.8.77 STRANDED IN 335857S, 182127E AT LLANDUDNO NEAR CAMP'S BAY, CAPE TOWN. (LL, 30.7.77). NCA. 2.8.77 2.8.77 AGROUND AT OUDEKRAAL 10M S OF CAPE TOWN. 100MTRS FROM COAST ROAD. H3211/71 13.7.78 H3211/71 13.7.78 INS ST IN ABOVE POSN. (SAN NM 40/78). - NM 1727/78. 10.7.78 10.7.78 VESSEL IS TO BE DEMOLISHED, TO BE COMPLETED BY DEC 1979. (LL, 11.1.79) H3211/71 8.4.80 H3211/71 8.4.80 DELETED. AREA NOW DESCRIBED AS FOUL GROUND. (SAN NM 26/80). BR STD. 7.5.82 7.5.82 INS FOUL. NC 1920.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY HARIMA ZOSENSHO, AIOI. SOLD TO TAIWANESE SHIPBREAKERS. PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR KAOHSIUNG FOR SCRAPPING. WAS UNDER TOW OF JAPANESE TUG KIYO MARU NO.2 WHEN TOW BROKE IN STORMY WEATHER. WAS STRANDED ON ROCKY COASTLINE. CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTIPOLIS wreck located?

The ANTIPOLIS wreck is located at coordinates 33 58.95 S,18 21.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTIPOLIS?

The seabed around the ANTIPOLIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ANTIPOLIS sink?

The ANTIPOLIS sank on Jul 28, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ANTIPOLIS discovered?

The wreck of the ANTIPOLIS was discovered in 1977.

What was the tonnage of the ANTIPOLIS?

The ANTIPOLIS had a tonnage of 24119 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTIPOLIS?

The ANTIPOLIS is classified as a tanker.

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