Gulf Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gulf star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 44.906 N,66 50.344 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.748433
  • Longitude: 66.839067
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF STAR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1280
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.12.71 SUNK 5M OFF KARACHI B'WATER. (LL 206). 20.1.72 LIES 250DEG, 8M FROM MANORA PT LT, IN 12FMS. (LL 207). NCA. H2997/71 25.1.72 DW IN 244454N, 665024E, OR 250DEG, 8M FROM MANORA LT. (KARACHI NM 44/71). - NM 284/72. 15.3.77 SHOWN AS DW ON US 63061 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 8.11.91 POSN 244500N, 665024E. (NIO KARACHI, DTD 15.10.91). NCA. 22.3.01 SHOWN IN 2444.900N, 6650.350E [UND] ON PAKISTAN 5 [INT 7314] [NOV'97 EDN]. NC 58. 11.12.03 [WGD] POSN: 2444.906N, 6650.344E. NE 58.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1940 BY ATLAS WERKE AG, BREMEN. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIVE TRUST SHIPPING SA. ON PASSAGE FROM MUSCAT FOR KARACHI. SUNK BY A MISSILE FIRED BY AN INDIAN GUNBOAT DURING INDIA-PAKISTAN WAR OF DEC 1971. SIX LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GULF STAR wreck located?

The GULF STAR wreck is located at coordinates 24 44.906 N,66 50.344 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF STAR?

The seabed around the GULF STAR lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the GULF STAR sink?

The GULF STAR sank on Dec 8, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GULF STAR discovered?

The wreck of the GULF STAR was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GULF STAR belong to?

The GULF STAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GULF STAR carrying?

The GULF STAR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GULF STAR?

The GULF STAR had a tonnage of 1280 tons.

What type of wreck is the GULF STAR?

The GULF STAR is classified as a carrier.

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