MFV Katsu Maru #25

MFV Katsu Maru #25

Vessel name	MFV Katsu Maru #25
Type of vessel	Foreign fishing vessel - trawler

Length	App. 30m
Beam
Draught
Tonnage	299

Date sunk	07/08/1978
Cause of sinking	Struck unknown object and sunk under tow
Approximate position	In the bay of Hout Bay
Cargo	Fish
Casualties	Unknown, but unlikely

Remarks	Vessel struck an unknown object and was holed on her port beam. She was towed to Hout Bay harbour, but in the mouth of the bay she took on water and sunk. Lying on her starboard beam she presents a challenging penetration. Conger eels to be seen inside the wreck.

Sunday 25/7/2010

9h00 SAS Transvaal: 26-36m

11h30 SAS Pietermaritzberg: 15-23m

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