British Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
British prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 2 S,15 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -27.033333
  • Longitude: 15.200000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 8.9
Tonnage 5936
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1920
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H6652/15 H6652/15 INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) (1915) IN 270200S, 151200E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 48/16. 1927 SHOWN AS ST ON GERMAN 165 REC'D DEC 1926. NE 3863. H8359/38 H8359/38 AMEND DW. (CINC WEST AFRICA). BR STD. H2211/20 H2211/20 THE LARGE STEAMER BRITISH PRINCE, WRECKED ON SOUTH REEF IN 1915. PASSENGERS AND CREW WERE SAFELY LANDED ON POSSISSION ISLAND, BUT SHIP WAS A TOTAL LOSS. (SA PILOT VOL 2).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SHORT BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PRINCE LINE. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 610NHP. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR LUDERITZ BAY. WRECKED ON POSSESSION ISLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH PRINCE wreck located?

The BRITISH PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 27 2 S,15 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH PRINCE?

The seabed around the BRITISH PRINCE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH PRINCE sink?

The BRITISH PRINCE sank on Nov 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH PRINCE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BRITISH PRINCE belong to?

The BRITISH PRINCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH PRINCE carrying?

The BRITISH PRINCE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH PRINCE?

The BRITISH PRINCE had a tonnage of 5936 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH PRINCE?

The BRITISH PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.

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