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MFV Afrikaner
Vessel name MFV Afrikaner
Type of vessel SA Fishing vessel
   
Length 60.96m
Beam  
Draught  
Tonnage 806
   
Date sunk October 1992
Cause of sinking Struck Whale Rock whilst under tow and sank
Approximate position 2 kms north west of Robben Island
Cargo Fish packed into boxes
Casualties Unknown
   
Remarks Built in 1970 by Globe Engineering in Cape Town.
She lies in a very exposed area and is accordingly very broken up. Her bows have sheared off and portions of her have collapsed in on herself. She has been commercially salvaged, yet interesting structures to be seen. Good normoxic build up dive.
   
 

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)