Lamya 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Lamya 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
29 21 N,47 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.350000
  • Longitude: 47.933333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAMYA 2
Type fishing vessel
Flag KW
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.4.75 28.4.75 SANK IN 292100N, 475600E (PA), IN SHUWAIKH PORT, KUWAIT. (LL VOL.220). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2422/86 9.6.86 H2422/86 9.6.86 NOT FOUND. PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SALVAGED. (M C OBERMAN, TD-18). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN MOTOR SHRIMP VESSEL. OWNED BY UNITED FISHERIES OF KUWAIT. SANK IN SHUWAIKH PORT AFTER HITTING AN OBSTRUCTION WHILE AT SEA. (LL VOL.220)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 21 N,47 56 E
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FAQ

Where is the LAMYA 2 wreck located?

The LAMYA 2 wreck is located at coordinates 29 21 N,47 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAMYA 2?

The seabed around the LAMYA 2 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LAMYA 2 sink?

The LAMYA 2 sank on Apr 18, 1975.

When was the wreck of the LAMYA 2 discovered?

The wreck of the LAMYA 2 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LAMYA 2 belong to?

The LAMYA 2 belonged to KW.

What type of wreck is the LAMYA 2?

The LAMYA 2 is classified as a fishing vessel.