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SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Historic Cape Town wreck with easy boat access and fish life.
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Boat-access False Bay wreck with moderate depth, overhead structure, and enough history to suit trained wreck divers on a calm-weather day.
About SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
SAS Pietermaritzburg is an easily reached wreck in the Miller's Point area of False Bay, with an upright hull, strong historical interest, and plenty of structure to explore. It suits divers who want a straightforward wreck tour rather than a pristine hull, and it is still interesting because marine growth and fish life have taken hold. The wreck is deteriorating, so it rewards careful route-finding and a settled weather window.
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Research Estimate At SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck?
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SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 22m
Depth Note
Highest point is about 18 m and the wreck lies at about 22 m, varying with tides.
Best Season
May to October, especially the winter months, when False Bay conditions are usually most reliable.
Typical Conditions
Moderate-depth wreck with intact sections, noticeable deterioration, and weather-sensitive visibility. Best when False Bay is calm and clear.
Safety & Access At SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat penetration as an overhead-environment dive, and watch for deteriorating structure and loose debris.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive only from the Miller's Point launch area; penetration is for divers with wreck training and overhead-environment awareness.
Legal Notes
Not legally protected, and historical accounts note that parts have been salvaged or removed.
Local Intel For SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A popular boat wreck dive with moderate depth and an intact hull; penetration is best left to divers with wreck training.
Freediving
Not a freedive objective. The depth, structure, and overhead sections make it a scuba-only wreck for most divers.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep for meaningful surface viewing and the layout belongs to scuba divers.
Wildlife at SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
