Ocean Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ocean star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
25 16.4 N,55 17.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.273333
  • Longitude: 55.292500
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag AE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.2.77 18.2.77 GROUNDED AT MOUTH OF DUBAI CREEK. REFLOATING ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL, VESSEL BEING LIGHTENED. (LL, 14.2.77) NCA, POSN 251624N, 551733E FOR FILING ONLY. 4.3.77 4.3.77 REFLOATED 16.2.77. (LLOYDS VOL.227) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

14.2.77 VESSEL, ON PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR DUBAI, GROUNDED AT MOUTH OF DUBAI CREEK. (LL, 14.2.77)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 16.4 N,55 17.55 E
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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN STAR wreck located?

The OCEAN STAR wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.4 N,55 17.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN STAR?

The seabed around the OCEAN STAR lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN STAR sink?

The OCEAN STAR sank on Feb 8, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN STAR discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN STAR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the OCEAN STAR belong to?

The OCEAN STAR belonged to AE.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN STAR?

The OCEAN STAR is classified as a motor vessel.