Samah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Samah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 16.998 N,33 8.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.283300
  • Longitude: 33.148450
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMAH
Type roll on-roll off
Flag EG
Length 77.3 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1992
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH476/410/05 5.9.95 VESSEL GROUNDED IN 281700N, 330854E APPROX. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 136/95) CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. 23.1.99 WGD POSN: 2816.998N, 3308.907E. NE 333.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1976, SANK 4M S OF RAS GHARIB WHILST ON PASSAGE PORT SUEZ TO JEDDAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATED CARGO CARRIERS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SAMAH wreck located?

The SAMAH wreck is located at coordinates 28 16.998 N,33 8.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMAH?

The seabed around the SAMAH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SAMAH sink?

The SAMAH sank on Nov 12, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SAMAH discovered?

The wreck of the SAMAH was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SAMAH belong to?

The SAMAH belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the SAMAH?

The SAMAH had a tonnage of 597 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMAH?

The SAMAH is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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