Poseidon Cape Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Poseidon cape Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
29 40.687 S,17 2.443 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.678117
  • Longitude: 17.040717
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).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 40.687 S,17 2.443 E
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FAQ

Where is the POSEIDON CAPE wreck located?

The POSEIDON CAPE wreck is located at coordinates 29 40.687 S,17 2.443 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POSEIDON CAPE?

The seabed around the POSEIDON CAPE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the POSEIDON CAPE sink?

The POSEIDON CAPE sank on Jul 27, 1985.

When was the wreck of the POSEIDON CAPE discovered?

The wreck of the POSEIDON CAPE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the POSEIDON CAPE belong to?

The POSEIDON CAPE belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the POSEIDON CAPE?

The POSEIDON CAPE had a tonnage of 1340 tons.