Eastern Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastern star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 29 N,22 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.483333
  • Longitude: -22.666667
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN STAR
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 5680
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 10.9.71 SUNK S OF ICELAND IN 612500N, 241800W APPROX. (BSSWW1). NCA. 4.2.96 SUNK IN 612900N, 224000W APPROX. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, BFMSL WWII). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-MABUHAY III '37, EX-EIR '27, EX-CAMILLA GILBERT. BUILT IN 1920 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY. ORDERED AS WAR LODGE BUT COMPLETED AS CAMILLA GILBERT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR HALIFAX IN CONVOY OB.318. TORPEDOED BY U-94. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL.3, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45 & BFMSL WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN STAR wreck located?

The EASTERN STAR wreck is located at coordinates 61 29 N,22 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN STAR?

The seabed around the EASTERN STAR lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN STAR sink?

The EASTERN STAR sank on May 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN STAR discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN STAR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EASTERN STAR belong to?

The EASTERN STAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EASTERN STAR carrying?

The EASTERN STAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN STAR?

The EASTERN STAR had a tonnage of 5680 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN STAR?

The EASTERN STAR is classified as a steam ship.

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