Samra
Motor Vessel
Historical Notes
Vessel sank mysteriously after boarded by USS Peterson inspecting for smuggling of Iraqi oil. Six crew from the Peterson along with 10 from the Samra were rescued. Two members of the Peterson were listed as missing.
Incident
Incident Details
| Date of Loss | 11/19/2001 |
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| Loss Year | 2001 |
| Loss Month | 11 |
| Loss Day | 19 |
| Wreck Type | Sank |
| Outcome | Total Loss |
Voyage & Location
| Body of Water | Persian Gulf |
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| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Cargo | 1700 Tons of Crude Oil |
Loss
| Lives Lost | 2 |
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