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LM Gemsbok
Vessel name LM Gemsbok
Type of vessel Bouy tender
   
Length App. 50m
Beam  
Draught  
Tonnage 313
   
Date sunk 02/09/1975
Cause of sinking Human error
Approximate position 4 kms from Green Point Light house
Cargo N/a
Casualties 8 (9 crew saved)
   
Remarks Whilst transferring an anchor chain of a cargo vessel, the chain snagged and the weight of the chain threw her balance out which caused her to capsize. She sank within minutes. Eight crew members lost their lives. She lies on her starboard beam and is very intact – rigging and mast still in place.
   
 

Recreational Dives

Sunday 25/7/2010

9h00 SAS Transvaal: 26-36m

11h30 SAS Pietermaritzberg: 15-23m

 

Technical Dives

Sunday 22/08/2010 - SATS General Botha (55msw)