Eastern Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Eastern star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
10 20.4 N,110 54.2 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 3000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | EASTERN STAR |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | VC |
| Tonnage | 14539 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Original Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 7.3.08 ABANDONED IN 1020.4N, 11044.2E. (LL 26.2.08). SANK IN S CHINA SEA. (LL 28.2.08). FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 7, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND STARTED TO CAPSIZE. ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED BY M HEAVY LIFT VESSEL JUMBO CHALLENGER. LATER SANK. (LL).
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