Salim 12 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Salim 12 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
15 9 N,57 26 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SALIM 12 |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | EG |
| Length | 139.3 m |
| Width | 21 m |
| Draught | 8.8 |
| Tonnage | 92283 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 20, 1994 |
| Original Detection Year | 1994 |
| Last Detection Year | 2025 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | May 16, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
EX-ELOUNDA COAST '90, EX-BLUE HEAVEN '88, EX-AEGIS PRIDE '85. BUILT IN 1970 BY RICKMERS RHEDEREI GMBH, RICKMERS WERFT, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMATOUR SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE MONGLA AND CHITTAGONG FOR SYRIA. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 4 MEN LOST. (MSD).