Hope Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hope star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
34 5 N,13 36 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4300 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HOPE STAR |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | KP |
| Length | 260.9 m |
| Width | 40.5 m |
| Draught | 16.2 |
| Tonnage | 46918 |
| Cargo | ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 22, 1985 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1273/85 13.2.85 SANK IN 340500N, 133600W. (LL 26.1.85). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 25, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KUKJE SHIPPING CO LTD. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK NE OF MADEIRA WHILE ON PASSAGE PORT HEDLAND FOR DUNKIRK. (MSD).
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