Wuta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wuta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 3.517 S,17 57.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.058617
  • Longitude: 17.963883
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WUTA
Type motor vessel
Length 30.8 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H310/59 25.11.68 H310/59 25.11.68 DW IN 330328S, 175753E. (W.U. 307 & SIMONSTOWN NM 62/68). - NM 2059/68. H310/59 28.4.69 H310/59 28.4.69 AMENDED TO WK LEAST DEPTH 8FMS IN 330331S, 175750E APPROX OR 181.5DEGS, 1.85M FROM HOEDJIES PT LT, 330140S, 175755E. (SIMONSTOWN NM 16/69). - NM 774/69. H310/59 23.5.74 H310/59 23.5.74 EXPUNGED. (YOUNGSFIELD NM 34/74). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1128/74.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL REPORTED SHE HAD DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST, WAS MAKING WATER & THAT HER ENGINE HAD FAILED. TAKEN INTO TOW BY HMS DECOY FOR 250 MILES, FINALLY SINKING IN THE ENTRANCE TO SALDANHA BAY. PASSAGE DELFZYL FOR DAR-ES-SALAAM. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL VOL.194)

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FAQ

Where is the WUTA wreck located?

The WUTA wreck is located at coordinates 33 3.517 S,17 57.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WUTA?

The seabed around the WUTA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the WUTA sink?

The WUTA sank on Nov 20, 1968.

When was the wreck of the WUTA discovered?

The wreck of the WUTA was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the WUTA carrying?

The WUTA was carrying ballast,sand.

What was the tonnage of the WUTA?

The WUTA had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the WUTA?

The WUTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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