Western Urania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Western urania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 15.62 S,16 50.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.260333
  • Longitude: 16.849333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN URANIA
Type dredger
Flag ZA
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 1.11.89 HH451/350/01 1.11.89 SANK OFF PORT NOLLOTH. (LL 11.10.89). NCA YET. HH451/350/01 24.11.89 HH451/350/01 24.11.89 SANK IN 291536S, 165100E - APPROX 1 MILE SW OF FAIRWAY BUOY. (SAN NM 61(T)/89). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK, THOUGHT CAUSED BY SHIFTING OF DECK CARGO. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 15.62 S,16 50.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN URANIA wreck located?

The WESTERN URANIA wreck is located at coordinates 29 15.62 S,16 50.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN URANIA?

The seabed around the WESTERN URANIA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN URANIA sink?

The WESTERN URANIA sank on Oct 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN URANIA discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN URANIA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the WESTERN URANIA belong to?

The WESTERN URANIA belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN URANIA?

The WESTERN URANIA had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN URANIA?

The WESTERN URANIA is classified as a dredger.

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