Hamar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hamar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 11.8 S,40 8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.196667
  • Longitude: 40.133333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMAR
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH465/350/01 14.3.91 HH465/350/01 14.3.91 SANK JUST OFFSHORE FROM MALINDI, LESS THAN 1M SHORT OF ITS DESTINATION. (LL, 4.3.91). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH465/350/01 29.4.91 HH465/350/01 29.4.91 NOW REFERRED TO AS THE DHOW 'HAMAR'. SALVAGE OPS NOT YET SUCCESSFUL BUT ATTEMPTS STILL BEING MADE. (LL, 24.4.91). HH465/350/01 23.5.91 HH465/350/01 23.5.91 MACHINERY TO BE SALVAGED. REMAINDER OF VESSEL 'WRITTEN OFF'. (LL, 18.5.91).
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A ROCK, CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE FERRYING SOMALI REFUGEES FROM KISMAYU TO MALINDI. THOUGHT THAT ABOUT 140 OF THE 650 PASSENGERS LOST THEIR LIVES. (LLOYDS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the HAMAR wreck located?

The HAMAR wreck is located at coordinates 3 11.8 S,40 8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMAR?

The seabed around the HAMAR lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HAMAR sink?

The HAMAR sank on Mar 2, 1991.

When was the wreck of the HAMAR discovered?

The wreck of the HAMAR was discovered in 1991.

What cargo was the HAMAR carrying?

The HAMAR was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HAMAR?

The HAMAR had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMAR?

The HAMAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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