Where is the OPPORTUNE STAR wreck located?

The OPPORTUNE STAR wreck is located at coordinates 8 56.5 N,79 32 W.

When did the OPPORTUNE STAR sink?

The OPPORTUNE STAR sank on Jun 21, 1975.

The wreck of the OPPORTUNE STAR was discovered in 1975.

The OPPORTUNE STAR belonged to GB.

The OPPORTUNE STAR is classified as a yacht.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Opportune star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	8 56.5 N,79 32 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 8.941667 Longitude: -79.533333
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Mean Low Water Springs
Name	OPPORTUNE STAR
Type	yacht
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 21, 1975
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1975
Last Detection Year	2010
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	26.6.75 FOUNDERED OFF PUNTA MALA. (LL, 23.6.75). POSN 085630N, 793200W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.3.10 POSN FOR FILING CONSIDERED INCORRECT AS PUNTA MALA PLOTS IN 0728.2N, 8000.0W. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 12, 2019

23.6.75 CAUGHT FIRE & FOUNDERED OFF PUNTA MALA. REGISTERED IN LONDON. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (LL, 23.6.75)

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