San Haris 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
San haris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 57.027 N,0 5.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.950450
  • Longitude: 0.087117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN HARIS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 101.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3132
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO wreck survey details for the shipwreck San Haris located at coordinates 35 57.027 N, 0 5.227 E off the coast of Mostaganem, Algeria. The vessel ran hard aground on a sand and stone beach approximately 1 kilometer east of Mostaganem and 1.5 kilometers north of the north breakwater in April 1991. The ship remained abandoned, settled as a constructive total loss, and became the property of the Algerian authorities by August 1993. The wreck position was officially updated and confirmed in February 2010.

Surveying Details

HH411/351/01 9.4.91 HARD AGROUND ON SAND/STONE BEACH APPROX. 1M E OF MOSTAGENEM. (LL 284). STILL AGROUND 1.5KM N OF NORTH BREAKWATER, MOSTAGANEM. (LL 284). NCA YET. HH411/351/01 29.4.91 NO CHANGE IN VESSEL'S SITUATION. (LL 284). NCA. HH411/351/01 21.5.91 HNO DEVELOPMENTS REPORTED. (LL 284). HH411/351/01 27.6.91 WK REMAINS 'AS IS'. NO SALVAGE DECISION MADE. (LL 84). INS AS STPA IN 355706N, 000518E. BR STD. HH411/351/01 30.1.92 STILL ABANDONED IN SAME POSN. (LL 287). 16.7.92 STILL IN SAME POSN. (LL 289). HH408/430/01 19.8.93 SETTLED AS CTL. STILL AGROUND AND NOW PROPERTY OF ALGERIAN AUTHORITIES. (LL 293). 15.2.10 [WGD] POSN 3557.027N, 0005.227E. NE 178.

Circumstances of loss

FOULED ANCHOR WHEN WEIGHING IN DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS, APPARENTLY ON UNDERWATER CABLE, AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. NO LIVES LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAN HARIS wreck located?

The SAN HARIS wreck is located at coordinates 35 57.027 N,0 5.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN HARIS?

The seabed around the SAN HARIS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAN HARIS sink?

The SAN HARIS sank on Mar 23, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SAN HARIS discovered?

The wreck of the SAN HARIS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SAN HARIS belong to?

The SAN HARIS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SAN HARIS carrying?

The SAN HARIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAN HARIS?

The SAN HARIS had a tonnage of 3132 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN HARIS?

The SAN HARIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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