Hamdan 12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hamdan 12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 18.11 N,51 31.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.301833
  • Longitude: 51.526000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMDAN 12
Type fishing vessel
Flag KW
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1978
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 1999

Surveying Details

10.8.76 10.8.76 SANK AT QUAYSIDE, DOHA HR, OWNED BY UNITED FISHERIES, KUWAIT. DURING SALVAGE OPS IN JULY, VESSEL WAS REFLOATED BUT SANK AGAIN. (LL, 6.4.78, 19.7.78 & 10.8.78). 22.9.78 22.9.78 VESSEL STILL LYING SUNK, SALVAGE OPS TO BEGIN SHORTLY. (LL, 7.9.78). 4.10.78 4.10.78 VESSEL RAISED & BEACHED OFF DOHA VILLAGE. (LL, 5.10.78.). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.6.79 18.6.79 VESSEL STILL LYING IN SAME POSN, ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 19.6.79). HH489/410/04 4.11.99 HH489/410/04 4.11.99 WK DOES NOT EXIST. (MINISTRY OF COMMS AND TRANSPORT, QUATAR, FAX DTD 9.10.99). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, STEEL-HULLED SHRIMPER, SANK AT QUAYSIDE DOHA HR, FINALLY REFLOATED & BEACHED OFF DOHA VILLAGE.

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FAQ

Where is the HAMDAN 12 wreck located?

The HAMDAN 12 wreck is located at coordinates 25 18.11 N,51 31.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMDAN 12?

The seabed around the HAMDAN 12 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HAMDAN 12 sink?

The HAMDAN 12 sank on Mar 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HAMDAN 12 discovered?

The wreck of the HAMDAN 12 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HAMDAN 12 belong to?

The HAMDAN 12 belonged to KW.

What was the tonnage of the HAMDAN 12?

The HAMDAN 12 had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMDAN 12?

The HAMDAN 12 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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