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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 19, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck HOUSSAM is located at coordinates 31 5 N, 17 22 E, situated in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. This underwater wreck was first identified after the vessel was reported aground in January 1978 and subsequently abandoned. Following a formal record review in 2003, the site was officially categorized as a stranded obstruction. While the exact structural integrity is subject to environmental conditions, such coastal wrecks in this region are often characterized as abandoned maritime steel structures. These coordinates, 31 5 N, 17 22 E, serve as the primary reference point for the HOUSSAM wreck location for navigational and historical survey purposes.
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.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BEIRUT FOR TRIPOLI. RAN AGROUND AFTER MECHANICAL FAILURE AT SULTAN NEAR SIRTE. (LL 231, 232).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
31 5 N,17 22 E
Houssam on Wreck Map
Houssam Wreck on Google Map
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.