Griqualand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Griqualand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 5 S,30 55.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.083333
  • Longitude: 30.926667
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIQUALAND
Type merchant vessel
Flag ZA
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.11.70 30.11.70 SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN 300500S, 305536E. (LL 202/296 & HMS DIDO, SIGNAL DTD 14.11.70). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1235/70 20.1.71 H1235/70 20.1.71 CONTAINS LIQUID CHLORINE IN CYLINDERS. (SAN 99(T)/70). NCA. 28.8.74 28.8.74 SHOWN ON SAN 131 [1974].
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 1984

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE & UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH. SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY HMS DIDO (LL & HMS DIDO).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 30 5 S,30 55.6 E
Griqualand on Wreck Map Griqualand Wreck on Google Map

More Merchant Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the GRIQUALAND wreck located?

The GRIQUALAND wreck is located at coordinates 30 5 S,30 55.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIQUALAND?

The seabed around the GRIQUALAND lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the GRIQUALAND sink?

The GRIQUALAND sank on Nov 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GRIQUALAND discovered?

The wreck of the GRIQUALAND was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GRIQUALAND belong to?

The GRIQUALAND belonged to ZA.

What cargo was the GRIQUALAND carrying?

The GRIQUALAND was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the GRIQUALAND?

The GRIQUALAND had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIQUALAND?

The GRIQUALAND is classified as a merchant vessel.

Back to Wrecks