Houssam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Houssam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 5 N,17 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.083333
  • Longitude: 17.366667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOUSSAM
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.1.78 12.1.78 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND AT SULTAN IN 310500N, 172200E APPROX. (LLOYDS 231). NCA 29.3.78 29.3.78 ABANDONED AS A RESULT OF BEING AGROUND. (LLOYDS 232). NCA YET. 19.3.03 19.3.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS ST (STS FOR PA). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BEIRUT FOR TRIPOLI. RAN AGROUND AFTER MECHANICAL FAILURE AT SULTAN NEAR SIRTE. (LL 231, 232).

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FAQ

Where is the HOUSSAM wreck located?

The HOUSSAM wreck is located at coordinates 31 5 N,17 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOUSSAM?

The seabed around the HOUSSAM lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HOUSSAM sink?

The HOUSSAM sank on Dec 21, 1977.

When was the wreck of the HOUSSAM discovered?

The wreck of the HOUSSAM was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HOUSSAM belong to?

The HOUSSAM belonged to CY.

What cargo was the HOUSSAM carrying?

The HOUSSAM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the HOUSSAM?

The HOUSSAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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