Crystal Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crystal star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 8.2 N,124 27.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.136667
  • Longitude: 124.456667
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRYSTAL STAR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 99.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3046
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4077/72 15.12.81 PRESUMED SUNK IN 170812N, 1242724E. OIL REPORTED BUBBLING TO SURFACE. (LL, 3, 4, 8 & 10.12.81). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY UJINA ZOSENSHO, HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN PINE SHIPPING SA. PASSAGE LAHAD DATU, SABAH, FOR NAGOYA. TOOK WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER AND WAS ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED. NOT LOCATED IN BY SUBSEQUENT SEARCH. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED BUBBLING OIL. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CRYSTAL STAR wreck located?

The CRYSTAL STAR wreck is located at coordinates 17 8.2 N,124 27.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRYSTAL STAR?

The seabed around the CRYSTAL STAR lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the CRYSTAL STAR sink?

The CRYSTAL STAR sank on Dec 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CRYSTAL STAR discovered?

The wreck of the CRYSTAL STAR was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CRYSTAL STAR belong to?

The CRYSTAL STAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CRYSTAL STAR carrying?

The CRYSTAL STAR was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the CRYSTAL STAR?

The CRYSTAL STAR had a tonnage of 3046 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRYSTAL STAR?

The CRYSTAL STAR is classified as a carrier.

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