L. M. Gemsbok Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
L. m. gemsbok Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 52.95 S,18 20.55 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | L. M. GEMSBOK |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 314 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 2, 1975 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | May 26, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAUSEWAY SHIPPING CO. LTD & ON BAREBOAT CHARTER TO LAND AND MARINE AND SALVAGE (PTY) LTD. CAPSIZED WHILE LOADING ANCHOR & CABLE ON BOARD FRENCH ORE/OIL MV CETRA CENTAURUS. 8 CREW RESCUED & 9 MISSING. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOL.221)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
33 52.95 S,18 20.55 E
L. M. Gemsbok on Wreck Map
L. M. Gemsbok Wreck on Google Map
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