Stanley D Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stanley d Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 43.5 S,18 26.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.725000
  • Longitude: 18.441667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANLEY D
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Surveying Details

27.9.76 27.9.76 WK IN 334330S, 182630E APPROX ABOUT 15M N OF CAPE TOWN NEAR MELKBOSSTRAND. (LL VOL.225) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 27.9.76 27.9.76 VESSEL PROVED TO BE TOO BADLY DAMAGED TO SALVE. (LL VOL.225) 3.3.82 3.3.82 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978].

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHAPMAN'S PEAK FISHERIES LTD. CREW WERE ASSISTED ASHORE BY HELICOPTER. DRIFTED ASHORE AFTER A WIRE FOULED & THE NET WAS SWEPT ONTO THE PROPELLER. VESSEL PROVED TOO BADLY DAMAGED TO SALVE. (LL VOL.225)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 43.5 S,18 26.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the STANLEY D wreck located?

The STANLEY D wreck is located at coordinates 33 43.5 S,18 26.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STANLEY D?

The seabed around the STANLEY D lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the STANLEY D sink?

The STANLEY D sank on Jul 6, 1976.

When was the wreck of the STANLEY D discovered?

The wreck of the STANLEY D was discovered in 1976.

What country did the STANLEY D belong to?

The STANLEY D belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the STANLEY D?

The STANLEY D is classified as a fishing vessel.

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