Guiding Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Guiding star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.837 N,3 25.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.280617
  • Longitude: -3.431900
Wreck Depth 1.34 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUIDING STAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 12.5
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 134
Tonnage 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1994
Scour Dimensions 009.8,012.7,003.1,232
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH206/410/02 26.7.94 ST IN 541646N, 032550W. LIES IN 1.7MTRS AND DRIES 9.7MTRS. (MRSC LIVERPOOL & TH 22.7.94). HH206/410/02 15.8.94 ST WITH MAST (1.4MTRS) IN 541646N, 032550W. (TH TELECON, 15.8.94). - NM 2931/94. RSDRA2022000010070 10.2.22 EXAM'D 02.05.2021 IN 5416.837N, 0325.914W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 12.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK WITH SOME FEATURES VISIBLE, INCLUDING A MAST AND POTENTIALLY A TRAWL DRUM. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1729 - H525-5536). AMEND DW 1.3 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2023

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK WHEN PUMPS FAILED. CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the GUIDING STAR wreck located?

The GUIDING STAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.837 N,3 25.914 W.

How deep is the GUIDING STAR and where exactly is it located?

The GUIDING STAR lies at a depth of about 1.34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.837 N,3 25.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUIDING STAR?

The seabed around the GUIDING STAR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GUIDING STAR sink?

The GUIDING STAR sank on Jul 11, 1994.

When was the wreck of the GUIDING STAR discovered?

The wreck of the GUIDING STAR was discovered in 1994.

What country did the GUIDING STAR belong to?

The GUIDING STAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GUIDING STAR?

The GUIDING STAR had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUIDING STAR?

The GUIDING STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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