SAS TRANSVAAL

South Africa, Western Cape

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SAS TRANSVAAL

SAS TRANSVAAL

South Africa, Western Cape

Challenging dive site

The SAS Transvaal is the northernmost of the five wrecks in Smitswinkel Bay. The battered wreck lies on a flat sandy bottom with the bow facing northeast. The SAS Transvaal was sunk in Smitswinkel Bay on August 3, 1978 to form an artificial reef with a number of other wrecks. A permit is mandatory to dive on the wreck. The best time to dive is the winter period.

Particulars

The SAS Transvaal is accessible by boat. Descend to explore the wreck.

Warnings

The SAS Transvaal is located in a marine protected area. A permit is required. Lots of swell. Strung current in summer time. Unstable construction. Be careful when entering the wreck.

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SAS TRANSVAAL Features

Nicknames
HMSAS Transvaal
Address
Valsbaai, Cape Town South Africa
Parking
At boat charter
Distance
10 min.
Suitable for
Experienced divers, wreck divers
Permit
Vergunning vereist / License required
Access
Day permit , book boat dive at one of the dive schools
Facilities
Boat dive facilities
Water
Salt
Kind of dive
Boat dive, wreck dive
Current
Medium, sometimes strong
Visibility
4 - 20 m.
Average visibility
7 m.
Depth
34 m.
Bottom
zand
Life
Bath sponge
Other recreation
Boating, yachting

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