Otavi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Otavi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 43.5 S,14 50.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.725000
  • Longitude: 14.845833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTAVI
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1947
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H2211/70 5.11.75 H2211/70 5.11.75 WK CAN BE SEEN IN A SMALL BAY CLOSE SE OF DOLPHIN HEAD. IN 1974 REMAINS IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION. THE BOW SECION HAS PARTED, THE REMAINDER IS UPRIGHT AND MASTS AND UPPERWORKS ARE STILL STANDING. (SA PILOT VOL 2). POSN 254300S, 145045E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED IN 1945 WHILE LADEN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 43.5 S,14 50.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the OTAVI wreck located?

The OTAVI wreck is located at coordinates 25 43.5 S,14 50.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTAVI?

The seabed around the OTAVI lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the OTAVI sink?

The OTAVI sank on Jan 1, 1947.

When was the wreck of the OTAVI discovered?

The wreck of the OTAVI was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the OTAVI carrying?

The OTAVI was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

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