Where is the SNAPPER wreck located?

The SNAPPER wreck is located at coordinates 28 49.167 S,32 4.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SNAPPER?

The seabed around the SNAPPER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The SNAPPER sank on Oct 17, 1968.

The wreck of the SNAPPER was discovered in 1969.

The SNAPPER had a tonnage of 150 tons.

The SNAPPER is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Snapper Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	28 49.167 S,32 4.967 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -28.819450 Longitude: 32.082783
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	SNAPPER
Type	fishing vessel
Tonnage	150
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 17, 1968
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1969
Last Detection Year	1972
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H4584/59 6.2.69 H4584/59 6.2.69 ST IN 284910S, 320458E 3M S OF RICHARDS BAY. STUCK ON A LARGE SANDBANK IN 260-080DEGS. (LL 195). - NM 369/69. H4584/59 9.6.69 H4584/59 9.6.69 DISPERSED. DELETED. (SOUTH AFRICAN NM 28/69). BR STD. H4584/59 8.2.72 H4584/59 8.2.72 NO TRACE REMAINS. DELETED. (SA NM & LTR FROM SAN HYDRO, DTD 5.1.72). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 306/72.
Last Amended Date	Feb 9, 2010

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