Where is the BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) wreck located?

The BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) wreck is located at coordinates 34 46 S,18 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA)?

The seabed around the BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) lies at approximately 274 meters deep.

The BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) sank on May 10, 1979.

The wreck of the BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) was discovered in 1979.

The BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) belonged to ZA.

The BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA) is classified as a trawler.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Benguella star (?astra) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	34 46 S,18 32 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -34.766667 Longitude: 18.533333
Water Depth	274 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BENGUELLA STAR (?ASTRA)
Type	trawler
Flag	ZA
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 10, 1979
Bottom Texture	Mud
Original Detection Year	1979
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	11.5.79 11.5.79 SANK IN 344600S, 183200E, 60M SSE OF CAPE POINT. (LL 236 & 237). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Mar 28, 2012

WAS STRUCK BY AN ABNORMAL WAVE & SANK. TWO MEN LOST. WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL).

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