Shai (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shai (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 51.87 S,32 44.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.864500
  • Longitude: 32.747500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAI (POSSIBLY)
Type pilot boat
Flag MZ
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date May 14, 2007

Surveying Details

H4012/82 10.4.84 REPORTED WRECKED AND ASHORE JUST N OF PUNTA DA MACANETA. (TRANSOCEAN LINERS TELEX 29.2.84 & MERCURY SHIPPING CO 13.2.84). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H4012/82 2.10.84 ST PA CONSPIC IN 255200S, 324454E REPD. (SA VAN DER STEL HN 20.5.84, & MV AL ZOHAL HN 19.8.83). - NM 2731/84. 28.7.94 WGD POSN: 255205S, 324451E. NC 644. 25.1.96 ST PD (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 255155S, 324451E [WGD] ON MOZAMBIQUE 496A [1995 EDN]. NE 644. 23.11.02 WGD POSN RE-ASSESSED: 2551.870S, 3244.850E. NE 644. SEP 2007/000025884 14.5.07 NOT SHOWN ON MOZAMBIQUE 16301 [OCT 06' EDN, 1ST SCALE]. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2011/000015611 23.3.11 NOT SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG2568 (IMAGERY DTD 2009). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED WRECKED DURING CYCLONE DOMOINA.

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FAQ

Where is the SHAI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SHAI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 25 51.87 S,32 44.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SHAI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SHAI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SHAI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SHAI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SHAI (POSSIBLY) belonged to MZ.

What type of wreck is the SHAI (POSSIBLY)?

The SHAI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a pilot boat.

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