Wreck
The RMS Athens was mercilessly thrown against the rocks near Mouille Point in the famous Cape Town Great Gale on the 17th May 1865. All 30 crew members tragically lost their lives in the gale storm. Along with this wreck, 14 other ships either ran aground or suffered damage, although no other lives were lost.
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- Information about RMS Athens Wreck
- Access: From shore
- Quality: Poor
- Difficulty: CMAS * / OW
- Highlights: Poor
- Avg Depth: 7.0 m / 23 ft
- Currents: Low ( < 1 knots)
- Visibility: Medium ( 5 - 10 m)
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