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 |
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| 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 |
| Surveying Details | 8.9.75 8.9.75 VESSEL LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, BEARING 111DEGS(T), 3.2M FROM GREEN POINT LT HO, CAPE TOWN. (LL VOL.221). NCA YET. 5.4.76 5.4.76 NDW IN 335257S, 182033E OR 291DEGS, 3.1M FROM GREEN POINT LT. (SAN NM 84/75). BR STD. 7.5.82 7.5.82 CORRECT ON NC 1920. |
| 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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