Oriental 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
Oriental star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 28.121 N,47 56.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.468683
  • Longitude: 47.940000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL STAR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 137.8 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 125
Tonnage 9160
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH495/400/02 14.6.95 ST IN 302806.8N, 475625.2E [WGD]. (US NM 62439/95). INS IN 302757.6N, 475631.8E. - NM 2076/95. 4.7.03 CHARTED AS STF HULK, LYING 125/305DEGS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BEAM 25MTRS, IN 3028.121N, 4756.400E [UND]. (US NM 20/62439/95) BA 3846 [NOV'02 EDN]. 2.12.03 NOT SHOWN ON DASTOR-E NOVIN & RASSAD IRAN CO. SURVEY DTD JUN'00, OR ON PHOTPLOT PG 2279/1 DTD SEP'02. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3846.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY S.A. DES CHANTIERS REUNIS LOIRE-NORMANDY, GRAND QUEVILLY. WAS HELD AT BASRAH WHEN SHATT AL ARAB WAS CLOSED DUE TO OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN IRAQ AND IRAN IN 1980. DECLARED A WAR LOSS, VESSEL WAS REPORTED TO BE AT BASRAH FOR A TOTAL OF AT LEAST 16 YEARS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME FOUNDATION AGENCIES (OVERSEAS) INC. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 30 28.121 N,47 56.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL STAR wreck located?

The ORIENTAL STAR wreck is located at coordinates 30 28.121 N,47 56.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL STAR?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL STAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL STAR discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL STAR was discovered in 1995.

What country did the ORIENTAL STAR belong to?

The ORIENTAL STAR belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL STAR?

The ORIENTAL STAR had a tonnage of 9160 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL STAR?

The ORIENTAL STAR is classified as a carrier.

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