Springfontein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Springfontein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 31.485 N,13 12.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.524750
  • Longitude: -13.203783
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPRINGFONTEIN
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Surveying Details

H2071/43 14.7.43 H2071/43 14.7.43 ST FUNNEL (CONSPIC) IN 083117N, 131208W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1469/43. H2071/43 27.8.58 H2071/43 27.8.58 DW (MAST) IN 083146N, 131214W. (MV WHEATFIELD HN 3/58). BR STD. H2578/58 11.1.61 H2578/58 11.1.61 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (ASHANTI PALM HN 2/60). NCA. H2461/61 6.7.61 H2461/61 6.7.61 MAST & FUNNEL NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS OWEN HN 10/61). DELETE LEGEND 'FUNNEL (CONSPIC)'. - NM 1478/61. H5491/69 1.2.72 H5491/69 1.2.72 [SIL] POSN: 083128.5N, 131213W. NC 614. HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 NO LONGER SHOWS AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SPRINGFONTEIN wreck located?

The SPRINGFONTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 8 31.485 N,13 12.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRINGFONTEIN?

The seabed around the SPRINGFONTEIN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SPRINGFONTEIN sink?

The SPRINGFONTEIN sank on Jan 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SPRINGFONTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the SPRINGFONTEIN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SPRINGFONTEIN belong to?

The SPRINGFONTEIN belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the SPRINGFONTEIN?

The SPRINGFONTEIN is classified as a steam ship.

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