Silver Harvester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silver harvester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 44.6 S,35 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.743333
  • Longitude: 35.466667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER HARVESTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Length 29.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2003

Surveying Details

H2394/67 20.3.69 CAPSIZED AND SANK 1M S OF BAZARUTO IS. (LL OCT '68). POSN 214800S, 353000E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. 19.1.93 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 214436S, 352800E, OCT'68. LYING IN ABOUT 30FT OF WATER, 200-300YDS FROM E SHORE OF BAZARUTO IS. (LL 194). STS. NCA. 29.3.94 DIVERS REPORT VESSEL PROBABLY ROLLED OVER BREAKING OFF BOTH MASTS, WHEELHOUSE, FUNNEL & UPPER DECKING. HULL IS OPEN TO SEA & FILLING WITH/SETTLING IN SAND. (LL 29.10.68). INS AS NDWPA. NC 2931.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AFTER STRIKING SANDBAR/CORAL IN HEAVY SEAS OFF BAZARUTO ISLAND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER HARVESTER wreck located?

The SILVER HARVESTER wreck is located at coordinates 21 44.6 S,35 28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER HARVESTER?

The seabed around the SILVER HARVESTER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SILVER HARVESTER sink?

The SILVER HARVESTER sank on Oct 4, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SILVER HARVESTER discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER HARVESTER was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SILVER HARVESTER belong to?

The SILVER HARVESTER belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER HARVESTER?

The SILVER HARVESTER had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER HARVESTER?

The SILVER HARVESTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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