Morning Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Morning star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 35.039 N,5 57.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.583983
  • Longitude: -5.961617
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORNING STAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 19.8 m
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1973
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5249/73 14.1.74 SMALL WOODEN MFV, LENGTH 65FT, STRANDED INBOARD OF AN CORR EILEAN IN 563503N, 055738W [OGB]. BEING BROKEN UP, BOWS SE. (NAVAL BOAT PARTY 5640(M), HI 46/73). NCA YET. H5249/73 13.6.74 STRANDED WK OF A TRAWLER OBSERVED IN 563503N, 055738W [OGB], ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. (HMS HECLA, HN DTD 1.6.74) INS AS ST. - NM 1209/73. HH272/350/01 3.7.90 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS GLOUCESTER, HN 23.6.90). NCA YET. 4.8.08 [EUT] POSN: 5635.039N, 0557.697W. NE 2394. 13.3.12 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). 13.3.12 NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2012

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULLED FV SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE & WAS BEING TOWED TO OBAN BY MFV GOLDEN QUEST. BOTH VESSELS RAN GROUND ON ROCKS AT KILUNDINE PT. GOLDEN QUEST REFLOATED HERSELF BUT MORNING STAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. 6 CREW WERE RESCUED BY GOLDEN QUEST. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 35.039 N,5 57.697 W
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FAQ

Where is the MORNING STAR wreck located?

The MORNING STAR wreck is located at coordinates 56 35.039 N,5 57.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORNING STAR?

The seabed around the MORNING STAR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MORNING STAR sink?

The MORNING STAR sank on Apr 16, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MORNING STAR discovered?

The wreck of the MORNING STAR was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MORNING STAR belong to?

The MORNING STAR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MORNING STAR?

The MORNING STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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