Hammal Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Hammal Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
29 3.667 N,48 10.1 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 17 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HAMMAL |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 13 |
| Tonnage Type | net |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 25, 1956 |
| Bottom Texture | Clay |
| Original Detection Year | 1956 |
| Last Detection Year | 1957 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | [NO DATE] BRITISH TUG HAMMAL SUNK IN 290340N, 481006E, OR 090DEGS, 2000FT FROM MINA JETTY SOUTH F.LT. (LLOYDS LIST) NCA YET. H5490/56 26.9.56 H5490/56 26.9.56 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (GULF NAV 242) NCA, AWAIT RESULT) H5490/56 30.10.56 H5490/56 30.10.56 SALVAGE COMPLETED, WRECK RAISED. (LLOYDS LIST). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. H5490/56 29.7.57 H5490/56 29.7.57 WK IN 290340N, 481006E. (US NM 2900/57) NFA, WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. H5490/56 29.7.57 H5490/56 29.7.57 WK IN 290340N, 481006E. (PARIS NM 59.26.20) NFA, WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 28, 2009 |
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