Free Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Free star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 25.6 N,57 36.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.426667
  • Longitude: -57.608333
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FREE STAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 1991

Simplified Wreck Survey

FREE STAR shipwreck details: Stranded and grounded on March 30, 1985, off Lovely Lass Village on the west coast of Berbice, Guyana, approximately 15 meters off the sparse bush fringe of Plantation Lovely Lass. The vessel had no cargo on board at the time of stranding, all refloat efforts were unsuccessful, and it was subsequently sold as is. The wreck is located at coordinates 6 25.6 N, 57 36.5 W.

Surveying Details

H2420/84 9.5.85 STRANDED OFF LOVELY LASS VILLAGE, W COAST BERBICE, GUYANA. (LL, 20.4.85). NCA. H2420/84 13.6.85 GROUNDED 30.3.85 IN 062536N, 573630W USING HSA. APPROX 15MTRS OFF THE SPARSE BUSH FRINGE OF PLANTATION LOVELY LASS. (SUPT OF SURVEYS, GUYANA,19.4.85). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2420/84 14.8.85 NO CARGO ON BOARD AT TIME OF STRANDING. ALL EFFORTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. SOLD 'AS IS'. (LL, 2.8.85).

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FAQ

Where is the FREE STAR wreck located?

The FREE STAR wreck is located at coordinates 6 25.6 N,57 36.5 W.

When did the FREE STAR sink?

The FREE STAR sank on Mar 30, 1985.

When was the wreck of the FREE STAR discovered?

The wreck of the FREE STAR was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FREE STAR belong to?

The FREE STAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FREE STAR?

The FREE STAR had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREE STAR?

The FREE STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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