Abu el-Fawares
Fishing Vessel | Flag: Egypt
Historical Notes
Vessel capsized and sank in rough seas. One body was recovered, but 39 onboard are missing. The vessel did not send any distress signals. Vessel may have hit a coral reef before capsizing.
Incident
Incident Details
| Date of Loss | 1/14/2002 |
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| Loss Year | 2002 |
| Wreck Type | Sank |
| Outcome | Unknown |
Voyage & Location
| Departed | el-Tor (Sinai Port) |
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| Body of Water | Red Sea |
| Location | Ras Gharib, 32 km south of Suez Canal |
Loss
| Lives Lost | 40 |
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