Red Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Red star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 9.92 N,8 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.165333
  • Longitude: -8.001500
Water Depth 1350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name RED STAR
Type Storage Tank
Flag IT
Length 109.7 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 5706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.2.94 SANK ABOUT 50M S OF FARO IN 361000N, 080000W, APPROX. (MTL, JAN 1994). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY AST DE T RUIZ DE VELASCO, BILBAO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY STARGAS SPA. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR MOHAMMEDIA, MOROCCO. BROKE DOWN IN HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS FOLLOWING LEAKAGE OF WATER IN THE ENGINE-ROOM ABOUT 50M S OF FARO. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW OF 17. LATER SANK. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RED STAR wreck located?

The RED STAR wreck is located at coordinates 36 9.92 N,8 0.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RED STAR?

The seabed around the RED STAR lies at approximately 1350 meters deep.

When did the RED STAR sink?

The RED STAR sank on Jan 6, 1994.

When was the wreck of the RED STAR discovered?

The wreck of the RED STAR was discovered in 1994.

What country did the RED STAR belong to?

The RED STAR belonged to IT.

What cargo was the RED STAR carrying?

The RED STAR was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the RED STAR?

The RED STAR had a tonnage of 5706 tons.

What type of wreck is the RED STAR?

The RED STAR is classified as a storage tank.

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