Poseidon Cape Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Poseidon cape Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
29 40.687 S,17 2.443 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | POSEIDON CAPE |
| Flag | MT |
| Length | 79.6 m |
| Width | 12.5 m |
| Draught | 5.5 |
| Tonnage | 1340 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 27, 1985 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Surveying Details | H3211/71 11.11.85 H3211/71 11.11.85 STRANDED IN 294027S, 170229E. (SAN NM 86/85). INS AS ST. - NM 3120/85. H3211/71 20.12.85 H3211/71 20.12.85 HARD AGROUND ABOUT 500MTRS FROM SHORELINE, BOWS TO SEAWARD AND WITH 24DEG LIST TO PORT. CTL. (LL 31.7.85 & 7.11.85). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 29, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED WHILE LAYING MOORING ANCHORS IN PREPARATION FOR DIAMOND DREDGING OPERATIONS. (LL).
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