Hamada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hamada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 42 N,35 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.700000
  • Longitude: 35.416667
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMADA
Type motor vessel
Flag LK
Length 65.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH479/420/01 5.8.93 SANK IN 244200N, 352500E APPROX. (EGYPTIAN NAV. WARNING 136/93). NCA. SEP 2013/000200995 13.9.13 NDW IN 2442.0N, 3525.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 37/170/13). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK AN 'UNSEEN OBJECT' WHILE ON PASSAGE JEDDAH FOR SUEZ. BEGAN TO LEAK IN NO.2 HATCH, TOOK ON LIST AND EVENTUALLY SANK. (LL). EX- AVOCET, EX- AFRODITI H, EX- SAMARAH, BUILT BY J LEWIS & SONS, ABERDEEN WITH 7 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE. LOSS ATTRIBUTED TO NAVIGATION ERROR. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON)

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FAQ

Where is the HAMADA wreck located?

The HAMADA wreck is located at coordinates 24 42 N,35 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMADA?

The seabed around the HAMADA lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the HAMADA sink?

The HAMADA sank on Jun 28, 1993.

When was the wreck of the HAMADA discovered?

The wreck of the HAMADA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HAMADA belong to?

The HAMADA belonged to LK.

What cargo was the HAMADA carrying?

The HAMADA was carrying plastic.

What was the tonnage of the HAMADA?

The HAMADA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMADA?

The HAMADA is classified as a motor vessel.

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