Samir 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Samir 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 26.185 N,39 6.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.436417
  • Longitude: 39.115167
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMIR 1
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 72.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: preserved
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers UNLIT ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE SW.
Surveying Details H2348/79 4.10.79 SANK IN 22MTRS OF WATER IN 212606N, 300654E APPROX. (LL, 1 & 9.8.79). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 2458/79. 3.6.86 DW SHOWN IN 212609.5N, 390657E [WGC] ON US 62241. NC 2577. 30.11.99 [WGD] POSN: 2126.185N, 3906.910E. NE 2577. SEP 2016/000164920 4.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI ARABIAN 1111. [DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMIL LINES SA. CAUGHT FIRE DURING BUNKERING AT BERTH 7. TOWED TO OUTER ANCHORAGE BUT SANK NEAR QAHAM BEACON. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMIR 1 wreck located?

The SAMIR 1 wreck is located at coordinates 21 26.185 N,39 6.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMIR 1?

The seabed around the SAMIR 1 lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SAMIR 1 sink?

The SAMIR 1 sank on Jul 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SAMIR 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SAMIR 1 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SAMIR 1 belong to?

The SAMIR 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SAMIR 1 carrying?

The SAMIR 1 was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: preserved.

What was the tonnage of the SAMIR 1?

The SAMIR 1 had a tonnage of 1352 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMIR 1?

The SAMIR 1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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