Samah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Samah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 15.4 N,33 10.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.256667
  • Longitude: 33.178333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMAH
Type roll on-roll off
Flag EG
Length 77.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2007

Surveying Details

HH476/410/02 3.12.92 SANK 4M S OF RAS GHARIB. (LL, 16.11.92). 4.12.92 SANK IN 281816N, 330914E, BUT HAS SINCE MOVED 6KM TO THE SOUTH. (LL, 2.12.92). HH476/410/02 14.1.93 REFLOATED PRIOR TO 16.12.92. (LL, 19.12.92). HH476/410/02 25.5.93 REFLOATING REPORT ERRONEOUS. VESSEL STILL SUNK. (LL, 8.5.93). STILL STRANDED ABOUT 1M OFFSHORE. CAPSIZED AND DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 281524N, 331042E. (EGYPTIAN NM 5/93). INS AS ST. - NM ACTION. HH476/410/04 28.10.94 RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (MATTHEWS-DANIEL INT LTD FAX DTD 7.9.94). NCA. HH476/410/04 28.10.94 VESSEL NOW FLOATING IN 281818N, 330918E. (EGYPT NAV WARNING 188/1994). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3842/94.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY TEROKA SHIPYARD CO LTD, NANDAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATED CARGO CARRIERS. PASSAGE SUEZ FOR JEDDAH. CREW RECOVERED. CAUSE OF SINKING NOT GIVEN. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SAMAH wreck located?

The SAMAH wreck is located at coordinates 28 15.4 N,33 10.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMAH?

The seabed around the SAMAH lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SAMAH sink?

The SAMAH sank on Nov 12, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SAMAH discovered?

The wreck of the SAMAH was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SAMAH belong to?

The SAMAH belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the SAMAH?

The SAMAH had a tonnage of 597 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMAH?

The SAMAH is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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