Dar El Salam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dar el salam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 15.8 N,55 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.263333
  • Longitude: 55.250000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAR EL SALAM
Type landing craft
Flag SO
Tonnage 847
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,rubber,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/351/01 4.1.91 AGROUND IN 171600N, 551700E. ABANDONED BY OWNERS AFTER SALVAGE OF MAXIMUM POSSIBLE CARGO. (LLOYDS VOL.282). NCA YET, PLOTS WELL OFFSHORE IN ABOUT 90MTRS. HH120/351/01 20.3.91 LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED OWNERS TO REMOVE WK. (LLOYDS VOL.283). HH120/351/01 13.5.91 NO SALVAGE POSSIBLE UNTIL AFTER MONSOON PERIOD AT END OF JUNE. (LLOYDS VOL.284). HH120/351/01 25.9.91 NO SALVAGE EFFORT YET MADE. VESSEL ASSUMED TO LIE IN SAME POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.285). HH120/351/02 18.2.92 NEITHER OWNERS NOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE STARTED REMOVAL OPS. (LLOYDS VOL.287). HH485/400/01 16.6.92 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTED. ASSUMED ABANDONED AS LIES. TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.288). NCA YET. HH485/400/01 24.2.94 WK OF MV 'DAR ES SALAAM' CONFIRMED AS ST IN 171548N, 551500E [WGD]. (ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN, FAX DTD 7.2.94). BR STD. HH485/410/03 16.8.96 DW WITH LEGEND 'UNCOVERS' IN 171548N, 551500E [WGD]. (US NM 32/62320/96). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 5.2.15 ST IN 1715.80N, 5515.00E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIAST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EXPERIENCED RUDDER TROUBLE & RAN AGROUND. PASSAGE DUBAI FOR SOMALIA. ABANDONED BY OWNERS AFTER SALVAGE OF MAXIMUM POSSIBLE CARGO. LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED OWNERS TO REMOVE WK. ASSUMED ABANDONED AS LIES. TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DAR EL SALAM wreck located?

The DAR EL SALAM wreck is located at coordinates 17 15.8 N,55 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAR EL SALAM?

The seabed around the DAR EL SALAM lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DAR EL SALAM sink?

The DAR EL SALAM sank on Jul 30, 1990.

When was the wreck of the DAR EL SALAM discovered?

The wreck of the DAR EL SALAM was discovered in 1990.

What country did the DAR EL SALAM belong to?

The DAR EL SALAM belonged to SO.

What cargo was the DAR EL SALAM carrying?

The DAR EL SALAM was carrying granular or powdery material,rubber,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the DAR EL SALAM?

The DAR EL SALAM had a tonnage of 847 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAR EL SALAM?

The DAR EL SALAM is classified as a landing craft.

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