Salim 12 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salim 12 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 9 N,57 26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.150000
  • Longitude: 57.433333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALIM 12
Type motor vessel
Flag EG
Length 139.3 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 92283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH485/400/02 26.8.94 SANK IN 150000N, 580000E APPROX (LL 23.8.94). NCA. 6.9.95 POSN GIVEN AS 150900N, 572600E. (OMANI LIST OF WRECKS 1995). AMEND POSN. NCA. HH485/410/03 16.8.96 WK PA IN 150900N, 572600E. (USNM 32/62024/96). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 NDW (PD) IN 1509.0N, 5726.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-ELOUNDA COAST '90, EX-BLUE HEAVEN '88, EX-AEGIS PRIDE '85. BUILT IN 1970 BY RICKMERS RHEDEREI GMBH, RICKMERS WERFT, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMATOUR SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE MONGLA AND CHITTAGONG FOR SYRIA. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 4 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SALIM 12 wreck located?

The SALIM 12 wreck is located at coordinates 15 9 N,57 26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALIM 12?

The seabed around the SALIM 12 lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the SALIM 12 sink?

The SALIM 12 sank on Aug 20, 1994.

When was the wreck of the SALIM 12 discovered?

The wreck of the SALIM 12 was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SALIM 12 belong to?

The SALIM 12 belonged to EG.

What cargo was the SALIM 12 carrying?

The SALIM 12 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SALIM 12?

The SALIM 12 had a tonnage of 92283 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALIM 12?

The SALIM 12 is classified as a motor vessel.

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