Samara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 12 N,49 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.200000
  • Longitude: 49.333333
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMARA
Type tanker
Flag AE
Tonnage 1734
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH496/400/05 22.11.01 HH496/400/05 22.11.01 SANK IN VICINITY OF 2912.0N, 4920.0E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 1859/01). INS AS DWPA. - NM 5113/01. HH496/400/05 6.12.01 HH496/400/05 6.12.01 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (HYDROPAC 1874/01). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHLE BEING INSPECTED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IRAQUI OIL. THREE CREW MISSING ALONG WITH TWO OF THE BOARDING PARTY FROM USS PETERSON. BAGS OF GRAIN HAD BEEN PILED ON TOP OF THE VESSEL TO HIDE ITS CARGO. ON PASSAGE TO HOLDING AREA AT KHOR ABDULLAH. CAUSE OF SINKING UNKNOWN.

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FAQ

Where is the SAMARA wreck located?

The SAMARA wreck is located at coordinates 29 12 N,49 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMARA?

The seabed around the SAMARA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the SAMARA sink?

The SAMARA sank on Nov 18, 2001.

When was the wreck of the SAMARA discovered?

The wreck of the SAMARA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the SAMARA belong to?

The SAMARA belonged to AE.

What cargo was the SAMARA carrying?

The SAMARA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SAMARA?

The SAMARA had a tonnage of 1734 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMARA?

The SAMARA is classified as a tanker.

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