Where is the GENERAL BOTHA wreck located?

The GENERAL BOTHA wreck is located at coordinates 32 32.5 S,17 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL BOTHA?

The seabed around the GENERAL BOTHA lies at approximately 290 meters deep.

The GENERAL BOTHA sank on May 10, 1988.

The wreck of the GENERAL BOTHA was discovered in 1988.

The GENERAL BOTHA belonged to ZA.

The GENERAL BOTHA is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
General botha Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	32 32.5 S,17 4 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -32.541667 Longitude: 17.066667
Water Depth	290 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GENERAL BOTHA
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	ZA
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 10, 1988
Original Detection Year	1988
Last Detection Year	1988
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H2942/88 7.6.88 SANK IN 324000S, 165000E. (LL, 12.5.88). NCA. H2942/88 6.7.88 SANK IN 323230S, 170400E APPROX. (SAN NM 36/88). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Jun 12, 2009

12.5.88 SANK FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TAKING IN WATER. CREW SAFELY RESCUED BY TRAWLER HARVEST COMET. (LL, 12.5.88)

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