Samar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Samar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 43.083 N,38 48.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.718050
  • Longitude: 38.809333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMAR
Type motor vessel
Flag YE
Tonnage 148
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.12.75 2.12.75 AGROUND ON REEF OFF ALSHAB AL KAMIR, 25M OFF JEDDAH. BADLY HOLED & FLOODED. (LL, 2.12.75). 26.4.76 26.4.76 BULK OF CARGO SALVED, VESSEL STILL ON REEF. (LL, 24.4.76). H2777/69 10.9.76 H2777/69 10.9.76 ST RADAR CONSPIC IN 214330N, 344912E. (BREST NM 76 27 19). INS ST RA CONSPIC IN 214315N, 384830E. - NM 1909/76. H2777/69 15.10.76 H2777/69 15.10.76 EXPUNGE WK IN 214112N, 384800E. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. (HAMBURG NM 320/37/36). NCA. 23.11.76 23.11.76 REPORTED TO BE STILL VISIBLE. (BREST TNM 76 35 03). 24.11.76 24.11.76 BREST TNM 76 35 03 CANCELLED. (BREST WKLY NM 44/76). 31.3.77 31.3.77 INS IN POSN 352DEG 2.8M FROM BN IN 214318N, 384830E ON CERTAIN COPIES OF 138. - NM 692/77. H3402/76 8.8.77 H3402/76 8.8.77 REPD VISIBLE AT 10M, NOT SHOWN ON RADAR. (MS IBN HAZM LTR DTD 25.6.77). H2777/69 19.10.77 H2777/69 19.10.77 EXPUNGE WK IN 214330N, 384912E. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. (HAMBURG NM 3717/77). H3903/78 18.11.80 H3903/78 18.11.80 REPD NOT DETECTED ON RADAR. (MV STRATHERROL, HN DTD 18.10.80). DELETE LEGEND RA CONSPIC. - NM 2686/80. 12.7.82 12.7.82 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 320 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 11.2.88 11.2.88 SHOWN AS ST PA RA CONSPIC IN 214305N, 384833E [WGD] ON NC 2658. HH479/350/01 23.5.91 HH479/350/01 23.5.91 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI 19 [1983 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 23, 1991

Circumstances of loss

2.12.75 VESSEL AGROUND ON REEF OFF ALSHAB AL KAMIR, 25M OFF JEDDAH. (LL, 2.12.75)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SAMAR wreck located?

The SAMAR wreck is located at coordinates 21 43.083 N,38 48.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMAR?

The seabed around the SAMAR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAMAR sink?

The SAMAR sank on Nov 21, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SAMAR discovered?

The wreck of the SAMAR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SAMAR belong to?

The SAMAR belonged to YE.

What cargo was the SAMAR carrying?

The SAMAR was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the SAMAR?

The SAMAR had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMAR?

The SAMAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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