Hey Daroma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hey daroma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 3.422 N,34 26.883 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.057033
  • Longitude: 34.448050
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEY DAROMA
Type motor vessel
Flag IL
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 156
Tonnage 1736
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1970
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.10.70 POSN GIVEN AS 280500N, 342700E. (LLOYDS VOL.202) H2486/67 29.10.70 CONSPICUOUS ST IN 280330N, 342655E. (MS CHAKDARA HN) NC 3595. H2486/67 26.11.70 CONFIRMED BY MS EICHSFELD, 25.9.70. (ROSTOK NM 2470/70(35)) NFA. H2486/67 21.12.70 POSN CONFIRMED AS 359.75DEGS, 4.2M FROM GORDON REEF. BURNT OUT AMIDSHIPS BUT WITH WHITE BOWS & CONSPICUOUS FROM SEAWARD, HEADING S. (MS CHILKA HN DTD 8.12.70) NCA. H2486/67 2.4.71 REPD HEADING 156DEGS [T], SKETCHES & PLOT, 358DEGS, 5.4M FROM GORDON REEF, [DOES NOT AGREE WITH CHILKA'S POSN], & GEBEL MADSUS BRG 234DEGS, [AGREES WITH CHILKA'S POSN]. WHITE HULL BLACKENED WITH FIRE DAMAGE. CONSPIC. LISTING TO PORT. (MS BULIMBA HN DTD 18.1.71) NCA. H2486/67 8.2.77 AMEND TO ST CONSPIC. (ROSTOK NM 2036/76) NCA. 1.9.93 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC IN 280323N, 342654E [WGD]. NC 801. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 SQUASHED REMAINS OF VESSEL, LIE UNDERNEATH THE WRECK OF THE MILLION HOPE, IN 2803.393N, 3426.949E [WGD] USING GPS. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02) AMEND TO ST. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX- LAIRDS LOCH, BUILT 1944 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD LTD., ARDROSSAN, WITH 8 CYLINDER OIL-FIRED ENGINE OF 2500BHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEFINOT LTD. GROUNDED APPROX 10KM FROM SHARM EL SHEIKH, WHILE ON PASSAGE EILAT FOR SHARM EL SHEIKH. CREW RESCUED. WAS ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS AFTER SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. (MSD)

General Comments

LISTING TO PORT, BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 3.422 N,34 26.883 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEY DAROMA wreck located?

The HEY DAROMA wreck is located at coordinates 28 3.422 N,34 26.883 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEY DAROMA?

The seabed around the HEY DAROMA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HEY DAROMA sink?

The HEY DAROMA sank on Sep 4, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HEY DAROMA discovered?

The wreck of the HEY DAROMA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HEY DAROMA belong to?

The HEY DAROMA belonged to IL.

What cargo was the HEY DAROMA carrying?

The HEY DAROMA was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the HEY DAROMA?

The HEY DAROMA had a tonnage of 1736 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEY DAROMA?

The HEY DAROMA is classified as a motor vessel.

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