Petingo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Petingo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 57.9 S,32 2.283 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.965000
  • Longitude: 32.038050
Wreck Depth 8.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETINGO
Type bulk carrier
Flag VU
Length 246.9 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 14.6
Tonnage 38997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 24.7.90 HH451/350/01 24.7.90 VESSEL PARTIALLY SUNK OFF DURNFORD POINT, S OF RICHARDS BAY, IN ABOUT 20MTRS OF WATER. HER BACK IS BROKEN AND ONLY NO.9 HOLD AND ACCOMMODATION NOW ABOVE WATER. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL 7, 10.7.90). NCA YET. HH451/350/01 26.9.90 HH451/350/01 26.9.90 AGROUND AND BREAKING UP IN 285654S, 320242E. MARKED BY Y WAVE-RIDER BUOY, FL 2S, LAID 95MTRS E OF CENTRE OF WK. (SAN NM 40(T)/90). INS AS ST. - NM 2868/90. HH451/350/01 5.12.90 HH451/350/01 5.12.90 NOW SUBMERGED AND DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 285750.2S, 320216.9E. (SAN NM 53/90). AMEND DW. - NM 3587/90. HH451/350/01 19.12.91 HH451/350/01 19.12.91 LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.5MTRS IN 285754S, 320217.3E. MOORING BUOYS ATTACHED TO THE WK FLOAT ON SURFACE. A BUOY, FL Y 2S, HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY LAID 100MTRS E OF WK. (SA NM 64/91). AMEND WK 4FMS 3FT. - NM 50/92.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 1991

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED WITH HEAVY WEATHER DAMAGE AND TAKING ON WATER. ARRIVED OFF RICHARDS BAY WHERE SHE SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PETINGO wreck located?

The PETINGO wreck is located at coordinates 28 57.9 S,32 2.283 E.

How deep is the PETINGO and where exactly is it located?

The PETINGO lies at a depth of about 8.5 meters and is located at coordinates 28 57.9 S,32 2.283 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETINGO?

The seabed around the PETINGO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the PETINGO sink?

The PETINGO sank on Jul 3, 1990.

When was the wreck of the PETINGO discovered?

The wreck of the PETINGO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the PETINGO belong to?

The PETINGO belonged to VU.

What cargo was the PETINGO carrying?

The PETINGO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PETINGO?

The PETINGO had a tonnage of 38997 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETINGO?

The PETINGO is classified as a bulk carrier.

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