Goel No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Goel no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 49.25 S,18 22.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.820833
  • Longitude: 18.376667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOEL NO.1
Type motor vessel
Flag CA
Tonnage 787
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.1.76 30.1.76 WK GROUNDED IN SW CORNER OF ROBBEN ISLAND, TABLE BAY. SEAS BREAKING OVER HER. (LL, 29.1.76) 31.1.76 31.1.76 NOW LYING 300MTRS OFFSHORE. 15.6.76 15.6.76 ST IN 334900S, 182233E OR 170DEGS, 700MTRS FROM ROBBEN ISLAND LT. (SAN NM 34/76). BA 1920. 17.1.80 17.1.80 NOW SHOWN IN 334915S, 182236E ON SAN 150 [NE 25.9.78]. NC 2082. 7.5.82 7.5.82 CORRECT ON NC 1920.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- THORARINN. 19 CREW SAFELY RESCUED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KARLSEN SHIPPING CO LTD OF HALIFAX. CARRYING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS (EST. 1.5 MILLION RAND) OF SCIENTIFIC EQUIPEMENT FOR TRACING OIL ON THE SEABED, MOST OF IT IN CASES IN HER HOLD, DAMAGED BY WATER & ABANDONED. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR HOME WATERS. (LL VOLS.223 & 224)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 49.25 S,18 22.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOEL NO.1 wreck located?

The GOEL NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 33 49.25 S,18 22.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOEL NO.1?

The seabed around the GOEL NO.1 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GOEL NO.1 sink?

The GOEL NO.1 sank on Jan 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GOEL NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the GOEL NO.1 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GOEL NO.1 belong to?

The GOEL NO.1 belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the GOEL NO.1?

The GOEL NO.1 had a tonnage of 787 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOEL NO.1?

The GOEL NO.1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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