National Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
National star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 33.6 N,35 20.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.560000
  • Longitude: 35.349000
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NATIONAL STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag EG
Length 81.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1946
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH401/420/01 3.12.92 SANK ABOUT A MILE OFF SIDON IN ABOUT 25MTRS OF WATER. (LL 19, 20, & 24.11.92). NCA YET - AWAIT FURTHER FROM LLOYDS AGENT. HH401/420/01 23.12.92 SANK IN ABOUT 30MTRS OF WATER ONE MILE S OF ZIRI ISLAND, AND ONE MILE FROM SHORE. SIDON HBR MASTER DOES NOT CONSIDER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL 9.12.92). - CHART AS DW PA IN 333336N, 352054E, - NM 136/93. 16.1.99 SHOWN IN 3333.60N, 3520.94E [WGD] ON FR 7514 [1998 EDN]. - NC 1561.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

7.11.92 STRUCK BERTH WITH BOW ON ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE BERTH AT SIDON 7.11.92. WAS HOLED AND SANK. WAS REFLOATED AND REPAIRED. SAILED FOR ALEXANDRIA 18.11.91 BUT SOON TOOK ON LIST TO STARBOARD. ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO SIDON BUT WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AS LIST INCREASED AND SANK. (LL, 19,20 & 24.11.92

General Comments

UK NM 5288/20

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FAQ

Where is the NATIONAL STAR wreck located?

The NATIONAL STAR wreck is located at coordinates 33 33.6 N,35 20.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NATIONAL STAR?

The seabed around the NATIONAL STAR lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the NATIONAL STAR sink?

The NATIONAL STAR sank on Nov 18, 1992.

When was the wreck of the NATIONAL STAR discovered?

The wreck of the NATIONAL STAR was discovered in 1992.

What country did the NATIONAL STAR belong to?

The NATIONAL STAR belonged to EG.

What cargo was the NATIONAL STAR carrying?

The NATIONAL STAR was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NATIONAL STAR?

The NATIONAL STAR had a tonnage of 1946 tons.

What type of wreck is the NATIONAL STAR?

The NATIONAL STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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