Fontao Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fontao Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 44.6 S,31 5.767 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.743333
  • Longitude: 31.096117
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FONTAO
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 16.10.91 HH451/350/01 16.10.91 SUNK IN 294436S, 310546E. LEAST DEPTH 11MTRS. (S AFRICAN NM 49/91). - NM 3055/91.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULK, SUNK FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.

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FAQ

Where is the FONTAO wreck located?

The FONTAO wreck is located at coordinates 29 44.6 S,31 5.767 E.

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

The FONTAO lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 29 44.6 S,31 5.767 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FONTAO?

The seabed around the FONTAO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FONTAO discovered?

The wreck of the FONTAO was discovered in 1991.

What type of wreck is the FONTAO?

The FONTAO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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