Maritz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maritz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 1 S,17 53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.016667
  • Longitude: 17.883333
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARITZ
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.2.80 7.2.80 VESSEL SANK 1M N OF ENTRANCE TO SALDANHA BAY. (LLOYDS VOL. 239). NCA YET, POSN 330100S, 175300E FOR FILING ONLY. 8.2.80 8.2.80 VESSEL REPORTED TO LIE IN 25MTRS DEPTH CLOSE TO THE ROCK WHICH TORE A HOLE IN HER BOW. (LLOYDS VOL. 239). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRUCK MALAYA ROCK AT ENTRANCE TO DANGER BAY NEAR SALDANHA BAY, SOUTH AFRICA AND SANK IN STORMY SEAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTH BAY CANNING CO. LTD. 30 OF 33 CREW LOST. (LLOYDS VOL. 239).

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FAQ

Where is the MARITZ wreck located?

The MARITZ wreck is located at coordinates 33 1 S,17 53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARITZ?

The seabed around the MARITZ lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MARITZ sink?

The MARITZ sank on Feb 7, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MARITZ discovered?

The wreck of the MARITZ was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MARITZ belong to?

The MARITZ belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the MARITZ?

The MARITZ is classified as a fishing vessel.

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