Rover Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Rover star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
24 13.5 N,59 1.5 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3300 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ROVER STAR |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | PA |
| Length | 218 m |
| Width | 30 m |
| Draught | 12 |
| Tonnage | 25457 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 20, 1984 |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 2025 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1273/83 2.11.84 SANK IN 241330N, 590130E IN 1800FMS. (LL 22.10.84 & NAVAREA IX SUB AREA CO-ORDINATOR). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK PA IN 2413.5N, 5901.5E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). |
| Last Amended Date | May 16, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1966 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GROVER STAR SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE ADEN FOR KHARG ISLAND IN BALLAST. WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY INTERNAL EXPLOSION. TOWED TO DEEP WATER WHERE SHE SANK 4 DAYS LATER. (MDS).
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24 13.5 N,59 1.5 E
Rover Star on Wreck Map
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