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SAS Pietermaritzberg M291
Vessel name SAS Pietermaritzberg M291
Type of vessel SA Navy Minesweeper (ex WW2 HMS Pelorus - Algerine Class)

 
Length App. 65m
Beam  
Draught  
Tonnage 1250

 
Date sunk 19/11/1994
Cause of sinking Scuttled
Approximate position 1 nautical mile from Millers Point, Simonstown
Cargo N/a
Casualties N/a

 
Remarks Led the Allied invasion to Normandy on D-Day. Purposely prepared for penetration. Charges used to scuttle her, which also allows good entry and exits and permits maximum penetration. Challenging penetration due to interior collapsing and being very silty.
 

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)