Amal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Amal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
32 18.667 N,9 15.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.311117
  • Longitude: -9.253050
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMAL
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1585
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.12.93 SANK AT EXTREMITY OF OUTSIDE JETTY OF PORT OF SAFI. (LL 5.11.93). VESSEL LEFT 'AS LIES' AND ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL 6.12.93). NCA YET. HH417/470/02 22.3.94 CAPSIZED IN 321849N, 091517W. DEPTH IN VICINITY OF WK ARE ABOUT 11MTRS (DIR OF PORTS, SIGNE, FAX 18.3.94, VIA SHOM). INS AS ST. BR STD. SEP 2016/000174654 10.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551. [ED2, COR TO 1.1.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER. HAD ARRIVED AT SAFI TO LOAD PHOSPHATES.

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FAQ

Where is the AMAL wreck located?

The AMAL wreck is located at coordinates 32 18.667 N,9 15.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMAL?

The seabed around the AMAL lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the AMAL sink?

The AMAL sank on Nov 3, 1993.

When was the wreck of the AMAL discovered?

The wreck of the AMAL was discovered in 1993.

What country did the AMAL belong to?

The AMAL belonged to HN.

What cargo was the AMAL carrying?

The AMAL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AMAL?

The AMAL had a tonnage of 1585 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMAL?

The AMAL is classified as a carrier.