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SS Lusitania
Vessel name SS Lusitania
Type of vessel Portuguese Twin - screw Passenger Liner

 
Length App. 150m
Beam  
Draught  
Tonnage 5557

 
Date sunk 18/04/1911
Cause of sinking Struck Bellows Rock
Approximate position Off Cape Point
Cargo General, personal effects
Casualties 8

 
Remarks She is very broken up and lies right up against Bellows Rock. Very seldom dived due to unfavourable sea conditions – the swell and surge can be problematic.
 

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)