Al-Quamar Al-Saudi Al-Misri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Al-quamar al-saudi al-misri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 44.508 N,33 51.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.741800
  • Longitude: 33.865383
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI
Type roll on-roll off
Flag EG
Length 124.9 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 5347
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Surveying Details

HH476/410/03 27.5.94 DW PA IN 273100N, 335100E. (FAX, NAVAL ATTACHE, CAIRO, 24.5.94) RECOVERY ATTEMPT TO START 22.5.94, VESSEL IN 40MTRS WATER. (REUTERS, CAIRO, 21.5.94) - NM 2060/94. HH404/001/94 10.6.94 ON FIRE IN 272400N, 335100E. NOW NAMED AS 'EL KAMAR EL SAUDI', BUT CONFIRMED SAME SHIP BY CALLSIGN, SUNK IN 273600N, 335200E. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 136-1994) PLOTS ON DRYING LINE. NCA. HH476/410/04 16.9.94 AMENDED TO DW IN 274436N, 335154E. (LL, 19.8.94 & EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF MARITIME TRANSPORT FAX DTD 30.8.94) - NM 3345/94. 8.5.97 [WGD] POSN: 274432N, 335153E. NC 2374. 4.12.00 [WGD] POSN RE-ASSESSED BY GEO REFERENCING: 2744.508N, 3351.923E. NE 2374.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KHALED ALI FOUDA. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING A BOILER EXPLOSION AND SANK 30M N OF SAFAGA WHILE ON PASSAGE JEDDAH FOR PORT OF SUEZ. 527 PASSENGERS AND 63 CREW ON BOARD, 21 PASSENGERS DIED. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 44.508 N,33 51.923 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI wreck located?

The AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI wreck is located at coordinates 27 44.508 N,33 51.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI?

The seabed around the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI sink?

The AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI sank on May 19, 1994.

When was the wreck of the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI discovered?

The wreck of the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI was discovered in 1994.

What country did the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI belong to?

The AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI?

The AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI had a tonnage of 5347 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI?

The AL-QUAMAR AL-SAUDI AL-MISRI is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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