Hamza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hamza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 45.6 N,0 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.760000
  • Longitude: -0.700000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HAMZA
Type fishing vessel
Flag DZ
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH408/410/01 5.8.93 CAPSIZED 1M N OF CAP GROS APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL. 293). NCA, POSN 354536N, 004200W FOR FILING ONLY. 20.7.93 REFLOATED. AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

20.7.93 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BELHADRI, LAKEHAL, MERS EL KEBIR, ORAN. SANK IN A STORM WHEN CAPSIZED BY A SUDDEN WAVE, POSSIBLY DUE TO SHIFTING OF CARGO OF SARDINES. REFLOATED 20.7.93 WITH SERIOUS HULL DAMAGE. 12 CREW RESCUED, 8 DROWNED. (LLOYDS VOL. 293).

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FAQ

Where is the HAMZA wreck located?

The HAMZA wreck is located at coordinates 35 45.6 N,0 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMZA?

The seabed around the HAMZA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HAMZA sink?

The HAMZA sank on Jul 12, 1993.

When was the wreck of the HAMZA discovered?

The wreck of the HAMZA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HAMZA belong to?

The HAMZA belonged to DZ.

What cargo was the HAMZA carrying?

The HAMZA was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the HAMZA?

The HAMZA had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMZA?

The HAMZA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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