King Cadwallon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
King cadwallon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 0.917 S,27 55.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.015283
  • Longitude: 27.923050
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING CADWALLON
Type steam ship
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1930
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1083/30 15.2.30 H1083/30 15.2.30 WK IN 330055S, 275523E OR 058DEGS, 3C FROM ANCHORAGE LT FL.R.3S, 7C N OF BUFFALO RIVER ENTRANCE. (HMS WALLFLOWER REMARK BOOK, DTD 1929). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1083/30 28.5.30 H1083/30 28.5.30 LETTER TO PORT CAPTAINS OFFICE. NCA. H1083/30 18.7.30 H1083/30 18.7.30 WRECK HAS BROKEN UP & DISAPPEARED. (PORT CAPTAINS OFFICE, SA RAILWAYS & HARBOURS, LTR DTD 19.6.30). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AT SEA EAST OF DURBAN OWING TO A FIRE IN HER CARGO OF COAL & WAS PICKED UP BY A TUG FROM EAST LONDON 40M DOWN THE COAST. STRANDED DURING AN EASTERLY GALE THEN DURING HEAVY WEATHER THE VESSEL BROKE UP. (HMS WALLFLOWER REMARK BOOK, DTD 1929 & PORT CAPTAINS OFFICE)

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FAQ

Where is the KING CADWALLON wreck located?

The KING CADWALLON wreck is located at coordinates 33 0.917 S,27 55.383 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING CADWALLON?

The seabed around the KING CADWALLON lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KING CADWALLON discovered?

The wreck of the KING CADWALLON was discovered in 1929.

What cargo was the KING CADWALLON carrying?

The KING CADWALLON was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the KING CADWALLON?

The KING CADWALLON is classified as a steam ship.

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