History
The Krimpenwaard was wrecked in Algoa Bay in a south-easterly gale. When the ship grounded, its cargo of tin, sugar and coffee were also lost. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the event.
Description
| Master | Kluit, Hendrik Pieter |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 612 ton |
Status
It is thought that the shipwreck lies beneath reclaimed land.
References
- marhisdata id 15321.
- Lesa la Grange, Martijn Manders, Briege Williams, John Gribble and Leon Derksen (2024).
Dutch Shipwrecks in South African Waters: A Brief History of Sites, Stores and Archives [Unpublished]. - SAHRA Database.
- George Lourens Kiers.
Een Gestrand Barkschip.
