Kakapo Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kakapo Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
34 7.467 S,18 20.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KAKAPO |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | NZ |
| Tonnage | 1500 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 25, 1900 |
| Original Detection Year | 1964 |
| Last Detection Year | 1979 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority charts |
| Surveying Details | H1991/64 2.6.64 H1991/64 2.6.64 ST SHOWN IN 340728S, 182054E ON SOUTH AFRICA 4. NC 636. H2211/70 3.12.75 H2211/70 3.12.75 REPORTED IN 1974 THAT RUDDER POST, RIBS & BOILER CAN BE SEEN CLOSE NE OF LITTLE SLANGKOP POINT. (SA PILOT VOL.2, PAGE 176). H3211/71 30.10.79 H3211/71 30.10.79 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 119 [EDN JULY'79]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 636. |
| Last Amended Date | May 25, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND IN A FRESH NW WIND, WHILST ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE. PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE. NO LIVES WERE LOST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. (SA PILOT VOL.2, PAGE 176).
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34 7.467 S,18 20.9 E
Kakapo on Wreck Map
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