SS Clan Stuart

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About This Site

The SS Clan Stuart, a 3,500-ton British turret steamer, ran aground near Simon’s Town on 21 November 1914 after dragging its anchor in a fierce southeast gale. The ship, carrying a cargo of coal, was battered by the storm, and despite repeated salvage attempts over four months, it could not be re-floated. Eventually abandoned, its rusted engine block still protrudes from the water, a visible relic of its past. Now lying in shallow water, the wreck is a popular dive site. Over time, it has beco…

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