Calpean Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Calpean star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 57.38 S,56 13.744 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.956333
  • Longitude: -56.229067
Wreck Depth -0.1 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name CALPEAN STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 14232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS E & W, E BUOY FL(2) 10 SEC
Surveying Details H5112/60 1.11.60 STRANDED WITH MAIN DECK/SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING IN 345723S, 561348W. (USNM 4913/60 & 5729/60). H5112/60 28.3.61 INS ST PA, FL G 5S, IN 345723S, 561348W. - NM 752/61. H5702/59 13.1.72 SHOWN IN 345722.5S, 561344.5W ON ARG H116 & H152. H5112/60 20.10.76 LIGHT ON WK WITHDRAWN. NOW MARKED BY G CAN CLOSE W AND G CON, FL G 5S, CLOSE E. (ARG NM 111/76). - NM 2224/76. H4340/78 20.2.85 BUOY TO E OF WK NOW ISOL DANGER, FL(2) G 10S. (ARG NM 192/84; URUGUAY NM 44/84). BR STD. H5055/84 27.10.86 INS ISOL DANGER BUOY CLOSE W OF WK. (URUGUAY NM 28/3/1986). NE 2001. H4748/87 26.10.87 MASTS OF WK ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE. THEY PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT MARK FOR FINAL STAGES WHEN PROCEEDING UP DREDGED CHANNEL. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, JUNE 1987). 21.2.89 SHOWN AS ST IN 345722.5S, 561344.5W, WITH ISOL DANGER BUOYS, CAN TO W AND PILLAR FL(2) 10S, TO E OF WK. HH652/421/01 11.5.92 WK AND BUOYS LIE FURTHER TO THE EAST THAN CHARTED. THE E BUOY LIES INSIDE THE AXIS LINE OF THE PORT HAND CHANNEL LIGHT BUOYS. (MV COLOMBUS OLIVOS, HN 14.4.92). NCA YET. 21.9.10 SHOWN AS ST MAST IN 3457.369S, 5613.776W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2) 10 SEC, CLOSE SE ON BA 2001 [EDN 4 DTD 14.7.10]. SEP 2012/000206101 2.11.12 UNLIT ISO DANGER CAN BUOY SHOWN IN 3457.386S, 5613.807W [WGD] ON URUGUAYAN 41 [2005 EDN]. - NM 5007/12. 3.3.16 SHOWN AS ST WK IN 3457.380S, 5613.744W [WGD] ON UY500041. (EDN 1.28, DTD 4.2.16). AMEND ST DRIES 0.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FOLLOWING 'EXPLOSION' IN SEA VALVE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 57.38 S,56 13.744 W
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FAQ

Where is the CALPEAN STAR wreck located?

The CALPEAN STAR wreck is located at coordinates 34 57.38 S,56 13.744 W.

How deep is the CALPEAN STAR and where exactly is it located?

The CALPEAN STAR lies at a depth of about -0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 34 57.38 S,56 13.744 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALPEAN STAR?

The seabed around the CALPEAN STAR lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CALPEAN STAR sink?

The CALPEAN STAR sank on Jun 1, 1960.

When was the wreck of the CALPEAN STAR discovered?

The wreck of the CALPEAN STAR was discovered in 1960.

What country did the CALPEAN STAR belong to?

The CALPEAN STAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CALPEAN STAR?

The CALPEAN STAR had a tonnage of 14232 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALPEAN STAR?

The CALPEAN STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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