Southern Pioneer Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Southern pioneer ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 59.45 S,39 9.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.990833
  • Longitude: 39.150550
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHERN PIONEER II
Type tanker
Flag KE
Length 57 m
Width 8.8 m
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4854/73 17.3.76 H4854/73 17.3.76 STRANDED WK IN 050402S, 390603E. (DAR ES SALAAM NM 3/76 & E. AFRICAN HBR. CORP. NM 8/76). BR STD. 3.12.76 3.12.76 REFLOATED 23.11.76. WILL BE SCUTTLED S OF KWALE ISLAND, OUTSIDE TANGA PORT LIMITS. (LL, 27.11.76). - NM 84/77. H4854/73 22.12.76 H4854/73 22.12.76 DISPOSED OF IN 8FMS IN 045945S, 390924E. (DIVE CON, MPH/NAT/38/76, DTD 8.12.76). INS AS DW. BR STD. H4854/73 8.2.77 H4854/73 8.2.77 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (E.A.H.C. NM 24/76). NFA. 2.5.97 2.5.97 WGD POSN: 045927S, 390902E. NC 663.
Last Amended Date May 2, 1997

Circumstances of loss

31.1.76 BUILT IN 1955. CAUGHT FIRE WHEN DISCHARGING CARGO AT TANGA ON 31.1.76. WAS COMPLETELY BURNT OUT AND PARTIALLY SUNK. WAS REFLOATED, UPSIDE DOWN, ON 23.11.76 TO BE SCUTTLED S OF KWALE ISLAND. (LL). EX- TANKMAN, BUILT IN 1955 BY A/B NORRKOPINGS VARV & VERKSTADS, NORKOPING, WITH B & W ALPHA 5 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE OF 600HP. 2 CREW KILLED & 5 INJURED IN THE EXPLOSION. FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS & SALVAGE WITH PHOTOS. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, KEVIN PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHERN PIONEER II wreck located?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II wreck is located at coordinates 4 59.45 S,39 9.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHERN PIONEER II?

The seabed around the SOUTHERN PIONEER II lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHERN PIONEER II sink?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II sank on Nov 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHERN PIONEER II discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHERN PIONEER II was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SOUTHERN PIONEER II belong to?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II belonged to KE.

What cargo was the SOUTHERN PIONEER II carrying?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHERN PIONEER II?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHERN PIONEER II?

The SOUTHERN PIONEER II is classified as a tanker.

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