Sambo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sambo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 28 N,43 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.466667
  • Longitude: 43.516667
Water Depth 260 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMBO
Type liberty ship
Flag GB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 122800N, 433100E. (LIBERTY SHIPS, WW2SL & LLWW2) NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 260MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT 'SAMBO', BUILT AUG'43 BY CALIFORNIA SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, WAS TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I.27, 10M S OF PERIM ISLAND, GULF OF ADEN. VESSEL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD-WHITE STAR WAS ON PASSAGE IQUIQUE & NEW ZEALAND FOR SUEZ. 12 LIVES LOST. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the SAMBO wreck located?

The SAMBO wreck is located at coordinates 12 28 N,43 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMBO?

The seabed around the SAMBO lies at approximately 260 meters deep.

When did the SAMBO sink?

The SAMBO sank on Nov 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SAMBO discovered?

The wreck of the SAMBO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SAMBO belong to?

The SAMBO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMBO carrying?

The SAMBO was carrying general and mixed goods,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SAMBO?

The SAMBO had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMBO?

The SAMBO is classified as a liberty ship.

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