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Wreck of the Arniston
- When
- 30 May 1815
- Where
- Waenhuiskrans, South Africa
The East Indiaman Arniston wrecked near Waenhuiskrans on 30 May 1815, killing 372 people. Only six survived the disaster.
Arniston was rounding the southern tip of Africa when she separated from her convoy in bad weather. Relying on inaccurate navigation, the captain believed the ship had passed Cape Point. Instead, she was wrecked near Waenhuiskrans, South Africa, during a storm. The tragedy resulted in the loss of 372 lives, leaving only six survivors.
Sources
- Arniston (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-02
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