Elhawi Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elhawi star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.099 N,14 26.242 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.318317
  • Longitude: 14.437367
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name ELHAWI STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 100.6 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 3605
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1982
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3076/77 26.10.82 SANK ABOUT 400MTRS OFF RIJEKA BREAKWATER IN 40MTRS OF WATER. (LL 250). H3076/77 15.4.83 LIES IN 451906N, 142633E, IN 42MTRS. HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. HBR AUTHORITY REQUESTS REMOVAL IN NEAR FUTURE. (LL 250). CHART AS DW. - NM 1173/83. H3076/77 20.5.83 REPEAT IN HAMBURG TNM 1257/83. SUGGESTS BUOY MARKING. NCA. H3076/77 16.4.84 HAMBURG TNM 1257/83 CANCELLED. (HAMBURG NM 585/85). NCA. H3076/77 21.5.85 NDW IN 451918N, 142642E 190DEG, 500MTRS FROM LT. (YUGOSLAV NM 41/85). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1446/85. 18.2.88 [HER] POSN: 451906N, 142632E. HH377/660/03 20.8.04 SHOWN IN 4519.115N, 1426.450E [HER], IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, ON CROATIAN 15 [MAR'04 EDN CORRECT TO 2/6/04]. - NM 3943/04. 19.6.12 [WGD] POSN: 4519.102N, 1426.171E.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY H C STULKEN SOHN, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELHAWI SHIPPING CO. LTD. PASSAGE RIJEKA FOR JEDDAH. CAPSIZED & SANK IN CALM WEATHER DUE TO BAD STOWAGE OF CARGO. 30 CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELHAWI STAR wreck located?

The ELHAWI STAR wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.099 N,14 26.242 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELHAWI STAR?

The seabed around the ELHAWI STAR lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ELHAWI STAR sink?

The ELHAWI STAR sank on Oct 12, 1982.

When was the wreck of the ELHAWI STAR discovered?

The wreck of the ELHAWI STAR was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ELHAWI STAR belong to?

The ELHAWI STAR belonged to SA.

What cargo was the ELHAWI STAR carrying?

The ELHAWI STAR was carrying timber,construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the ELHAWI STAR?

The ELHAWI STAR had a tonnage of 3605 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELHAWI STAR?

The ELHAWI STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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