Conquest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Conquest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 9 S,18 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.150000
  • Longitude: 18.300000
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONQUEST
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2942/88 21.4.88 H2942/88 21.4.88 SANK OFF SLANGKOP LTHO. NO FURTHER SALVAGE OPERATION TO TAKE PLACE. (LL, 29.3.88). NCA YET. H2942/88 7.6.88 H2942/88 7.6.88 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 12.8MTRS IN 340900N, 181800E. (SAN NM 33/88). - NM 1899/88.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2008

Circumstances of loss

29.3.88 RAN AGROUND. PULLED OFF SAME DAY BUT SANK IN DEEPER WATER. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL, 29.3.88)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 9 S,18 18 E
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FAQ

Where is the CONQUEST wreck located?

The CONQUEST wreck is located at coordinates 34 9 S,18 18 E.

How deep is the CONQUEST and where exactly is it located?

The CONQUEST lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 34 9 S,18 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONQUEST?

The seabed around the CONQUEST lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the CONQUEST sink?

The CONQUEST sank on Mar 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CONQUEST discovered?

The wreck of the CONQUEST was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CONQUEST belong to?

The CONQUEST belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the CONQUEST?

The CONQUEST is classified as a fishing vessel.