Phyllisia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Phyllisia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 18.51 S,18 23.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.308500
  • Longitude: 18.399333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHYLLISIA
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 24, 2010

Surveying Details

H2389/65 29.9.68 H2389/65 29.9.68 ST IN 341829.5S, 182401E. (SIMONSTOWN NM 34/68). BR STD. H3258/75 30.5.75 H3258/75 30.5.75 CONSPIC TO BE EXPUNGED AGAINST THIS WK ON SAN 1016. (SAN NM 41/75). NCA. H2211/70 3.12.75 H2211/70 3.12.75 HOCK VAN BOBBEJAAN, LYING 2.5M SSE OF OLIFANTSBOO, IS ANOTHER ROCKY HEADLAND UPON WHICH THE WRECK OF THE PHYLLISIA MAY BE SEEN, LYING ON HER SIDE, THOUGH IT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED CONSPICUOUS. (SA PILOT VOL.2) 4.3.82 4.3.82 NOW SHOWN IN 341830S, 182400E ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978]. NC 636.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED 100YDS OFF-SHORE NEAR OLIFANTSBOS. CREW SAVED, SOME BY HELICOPTER. (LLOYDS LIST)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 18.51 S,18 23.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the PHYLLISIA wreck located?

The PHYLLISIA wreck is located at coordinates 34 18.51 S,18 23.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHYLLISIA?

The seabed around the PHYLLISIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PHYLLISIA sink?

The PHYLLISIA sank on May 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the PHYLLISIA discovered?

The wreck of the PHYLLISIA was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the PHYLLISIA?

The PHYLLISIA is classified as a steam ship.

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