Pride Of Al Salam 95 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pride of al salam 95 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 48.91 N,32 32.698 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.815167
  • Longitude: 32.544967
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95
Type ferry
Flag PA
Length 139.4 m
Width 22.5 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 12503
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 2005
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers Isolated danger buoy Fl(2)
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2025

Surveying Details

HH476/400/06 21.10.05 COLLIDED IN 2949.14N, 3232.83E [WGD]. SANK IN 2948.91N, 3232.70E. MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2). (SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY). ACTUALLY TWO BUOYS IN 2948.831N, 3232.583E AND 2948.842N, 3232.676E. (CAPT D J COOPER, MV HARTLAND POINT, HN DTD 19.10.05). INS AS DW WITH TWO BUOYS. - NM 5430/05. SEP 2008/000051399 16.6.08 WK IN 2948.90N, 3232.66E [WGD], BUOY 1 IN 2948.91N, 3232.71E, BUOY 2 IN 2948.89N, 3232.61E [WGD]. BUOYS TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 109/08). AMEND POSN OF WK & BUOYS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRIDE OF ALISA '96, EX-SPRIDE OF SANDWICH '92, EX-FREE ENTERPISE VI '87. BUILT IN 1972 BY BREMER VULKAN WERFT GMBH, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EL-SALAM MARITIME TRANSPORT. THREE OIL ENGINES OF TOTAL 12600BHP FOR 17 KNOTS, TRIPLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM JEDDA WITH PILGRIMS RETURNING FROM MECCA. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M BULK PEARL OF JEBEL ALI (39709 GT, BUILT 2002). TWO LOST AND 38 INJURED FROM A TOTAL OF 1200 PASSENGERS. (LR & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 wreck located?

The PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 wreck is located at coordinates 29 48.91 N,32 32.698 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95?

The seabed around the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 sink?

The PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 sank on Oct 17, 2005.

When was the wreck of the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 discovered?

The wreck of the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 was discovered in 2005.

What country did the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 belong to?

The PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95?

The PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 had a tonnage of 12503 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95?

The PRIDE OF AL SALAM 95 is classified as a ferry.

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