Hassanein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hassanein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 38.15 N,37 17.927 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.635833
  • Longitude: 37.298783
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HASSANEIN
Type carrier
Flag BZ
Length 56 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 618
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 7.7.03 7.7.03 SANK IN 1938.150N, 3717.917E [WGC]. INTACT AND UPRIGHT ON AN UNDULATING SEABED OF HARD CORAL OUTCROPS, ONE OF WHICH COMES RIGHT UP TO THE DECK AT THE BOWS. (N MIDDLETON, E-MAILS DTD 3 & 5.7.03). INS AS DW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-ECOMAR '02, EX-VELA LUKA '98, EX-PIROL '69, EX-IPSWICH PIONEER '68, EX- MEISE '60. BUILT IN 1955 BY FR LUERSSEN WERFT GMBH & CO, BREMEN. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS ABANDONED BY OWNERS IN PORT SUDAN AFTER NON-PAYMENT OF PORT FEES. AT SOME TIME PRIOR TO 4.2003 WAS TOWED OUT TO WINGATE REEF AND ANCHORED. SANK IN APR '03. (N MIDDLETON).

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FAQ

Where is the HASSANEIN wreck located?

The HASSANEIN wreck is located at coordinates 19 38.15 N,37 17.927 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HASSANEIN?

The seabed around the HASSANEIN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HASSANEIN discovered?

The wreck of the HASSANEIN was discovered in 2003.

What country did the HASSANEIN belong to?

The HASSANEIN belonged to BZ.

What was the tonnage of the HASSANEIN?

The HASSANEIN had a tonnage of 618 tons.

What type of wreck is the HASSANEIN?

The HASSANEIN is classified as a carrier.

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