Cariboo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cariboo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 25.833 S,27 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.430550
  • Longitude: 27.300000
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARIBOO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 9.5
Tonnage 7275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1928
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1941
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H7904/28 28.12.28 H7904/28 28.12.28 DW (1928) IN 332550S, 271800E OFF GOLANA RIVER, LYING ON AN EVEN KEEL, HEAD 117DEGS. MAINMAST SHOWING 11FT APPROX ABOVE WATER. (HMS VERBENA, HN NO.2/28). - NM 140/29. H7904/28 7.1.29 H7904/28 7.1.29 NOW IN 332700S, 27200E. MAST 6FT ABOVE WATER. (JOHANNESBURG NM 1064/28). NCA. H2350/41 15.12.41 H2350/41 15.12.41 WRECK HAS BEEN DISPERSED BY BLASTING TO SALVAGE COPPER. (FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE, SIMONSTOWN & AFRIKANAS SURVEY). DELETE. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2970/41.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY JOHN BROWN & CO. WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 667NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER, DEMPSTER & CO. PASSAGE BEIRA FOR NEW YORK. STRUCK THE OUTER FRINGE OF MADAGASCAR REEF & SANK AT KEIS KAMMA, 40M S OF EAST LONDON. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the CARIBOO wreck located?

The CARIBOO wreck is located at coordinates 33 25.833 S,27 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARIBOO?

The seabed around the CARIBOO lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the CARIBOO sink?

The CARIBOO sank on Nov 24, 1928.

When was the wreck of the CARIBOO discovered?

The wreck of the CARIBOO was discovered in 1928.

What country did the CARIBOO belong to?

The CARIBOO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARIBOO carrying?

The CARIBOO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CARIBOO?

The CARIBOO had a tonnage of 7275 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARIBOO?

The CARIBOO is classified as a steam ship.

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