Sayed Mohamed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sayed mohamed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
4 5 S,39 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.083333
  • Longitude: 39.716667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAYED MOHAMED
Type motor vessel
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material,general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH464/410/01 27.5.93 HH464/410/01 27.5.93 VESSEL STATED TO BE A DHOW, SANK OFF MOMBASA. (LLOYDS VOL.292). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. POSN 040500S, 394300E FOR FILING ONLY. 17.6.03 17.6.03 'SAYED MOHAMED' STATED TO BE A COASTAL MV. (KEVIN PATIENCE VISIT TO UKHO, DTD 12.6.03).
Last Amended Date May 11, 2010

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, CAPSIZED AND SANK. MOST ON BOARD WERE SOMALI REFUGEES WHO WERE RETURNING HOME. ONLY 27 OF THE 80 ON BOARD WERE RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.292).

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FAQ

Where is the SAYED MOHAMED wreck located?

The SAYED MOHAMED wreck is located at coordinates 4 5 S,39 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAYED MOHAMED?

The seabed around the SAYED MOHAMED lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the SAYED MOHAMED sink?

The SAYED MOHAMED sank on May 18, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SAYED MOHAMED discovered?

The wreck of the SAYED MOHAMED was discovered in 1993.

What cargo was the SAYED MOHAMED carrying?

The SAYED MOHAMED was carrying foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material,general and mixed goods,grain.

What type of wreck is the SAYED MOHAMED?

The SAYED MOHAMED is classified as a motor vessel.