Seafarer Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Seafarer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 53.9 S,18 23.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.898333
  • Longitude: 18.396667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAFARER
Flag ZA
Length 156.2 m
Width 20.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 8101
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Surveying Details

H5009/59 26.7.66 H5009/59 26.7.66 INS ST IN 335355S, 182349E. (SA NM 31/66). BR STD. 19.8.70 19.8.70 SHOWN AS DW WITH ST CLOSE S. NE 2082. H7726/68 13.1.71 H7726/68 13.1.71 NOW DW SHOWN IN 335356S, 182352E WITH FOUL CLOSE SW ON SA 1014 [EDN 1969]. NC 1846. 3.3.82 3.3.82 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 335354S, 182348E ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978]. NC 636. 7.5.82 7.5.82 SHOWN AS DW INSIDE FOUL GROUND. NC 1920. 7.7.83 7.7.83 DELETE DW. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1014 BUT 2C DIAMETER FOUL REMAINS. NE 1846.

Circumstances of loss

1.7.66 BUILT IN 1950, REGISTERED AT CAPE TOWN. GEORGE M. LIVANOS WAS STRANDED IN A POSITION JUST OVER A CABLE NW OF THE LT HO, ON A PERFECTLY CLEAR MORNING 19YRS LATER THE SEAFARER WENT ASHORE IN EXACTLY THE SAME POSITION DURING THE MIDDLE WATCH ON 1.7.66. NO LIVES WERE LOSS IN EITHER SHIP BUT EACH WAS A TOTAL LOSS. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 171)

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FAQ

Where is the SEAFARER wreck located?

The SEAFARER wreck is located at coordinates 33 53.9 S,18 23.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAFARER?

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

When did the SEAFARER sink?

The SEAFARER sank on Jul 1, 1966.

When was the wreck of the SEAFARER discovered?

The wreck of the SEAFARER was discovered in 1966.

What country did the SEAFARER belong to?

The SEAFARER belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the SEAFARER?

The SEAFARER had a tonnage of 8101 tons.

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