Garmomar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Garmomar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 20 N,16 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.333333
  • Longitude: -16.500000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARMOMAR
Type trawler
Flag ES
Tonnage 216
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck Details for GARMOMAR located off the coast of Western Sahara near Dakhla. The vessel GARMOMAR is a reported shipwreck with established coordinates at 22 20 N, 16 30 W. Historical records indicate the ship initially sank near Dakhla off the southwest coast of the Sahara before being spotted near the Mauritania border. Following assessment in 1981, the vessel was declared a total loss after becoming stranded. The current charted position for the GARMOMAR shipwreck is 22 20.0N, 16 30.0W, situated in the coastal waters of Western Sahara. This underwater obstruction site has been reviewed for navigational safety and serves as a formal record for maritime charting purposes.

Surveying Details

2.6.80 SUNK NEAR DAKHLA OFF THE SAHARA'S SW COAST. (LL, 2.6.80). 23.6.80 SPOTTED ON A BEACH NEAR THE MAURITANIA BORDER. VERY DIFFICULT TO REFLOAT. (LL, 23.6.80). 7.11.81 CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7.11.81). 8.11.81 VESSEL STRANDED IN APPROX 222000N, 162000W. (LL, 7.11.81). NCA, POSN PLOTS WELL INLAND. 29.4.03 RECORD REVIEWED. FILING POSN AMENDED TO 2220.0N, 1630.0W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED & SUNK NEAR DAKHLA OFF THE SAHARA'S SW COAST BY POLISARO GUERILLAS. LATER SPOTTED ON A BEACH NEAR THE MAURITANIA BORDER. VERY DIFFICULT TO REFLOAT. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GARMOMAR wreck located?

The GARMOMAR wreck is located at coordinates 22 20 N,16 30 W.

When did the GARMOMAR sink?

The GARMOMAR sank on May 22, 1980.

When was the wreck of the GARMOMAR discovered?

The wreck of the GARMOMAR was discovered in 1980.

What country did the GARMOMAR belong to?

The GARMOMAR belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the GARMOMAR?

The GARMOMAR had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARMOMAR?

The GARMOMAR is classified as a trawler.

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