Cape Nerita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cape nerita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 4 S,33 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.066667
  • Longitude: 33.900000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE NERITA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 144.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9092
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Surveying Details

17.5.72 17.5.72 GROUNDED IN 250300S, 335400E. (LL 208). 19.5.72 19.5.72 VESSEL 200YDS FROM HIGH WATER LINE EMBEDDED IN SAND UP TO 10FT AMIDSHIPS. UPRIGHT. (LL 208). 29.6.72 29.6.72 ABANDONED, SALVAGE WOULD BE DIFFICULT. (LL 208). 11.6.86 11.6.86 TO BE BROKEN UP, SALVAGE TOO EXPENSIVE. WHEELHOUSE & MASTER'S SALOON MAY BECOME RESTAURANT IN MAPUTO, A ROAD HAS BEEN BUILT TO VESSEL. (LL 212).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SORODISI CIA NAV, S A. PASSAGE MOMBASA FOR LOURENCO MARQUES. RAN AGROUND OFF CHONGOENE, N OF LIMPOPO RIVER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPE NERITA wreck located?

The CAPE NERITA wreck is located at coordinates 25 4 S,33 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE NERITA?

The seabed around the CAPE NERITA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CAPE NERITA sink?

The CAPE NERITA sank on May 14, 1972.

When was the wreck of the CAPE NERITA discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE NERITA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CAPE NERITA belong to?

The CAPE NERITA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CAPE NERITA carrying?

The CAPE NERITA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE NERITA?

The CAPE NERITA had a tonnage of 9092 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE NERITA?

The CAPE NERITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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