Sea Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Sea star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
24 4 N,58 12 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEA STAR |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | KR |
| Length | 272 m |
| Width | 39 m |
| Draught | 16 |
| Tonnage | 63988 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 24, 1972 |
| Original Detection Year | 1972 |
| Last Detection Year | 2025 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 27.12.72 SANK IN 250400N, 581200E. (LL 210). IN APPROX 1000MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | May 16, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
19.12.72 BUILT IN 1968 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN, GOTHENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMYANG NAVIGAITON CO. PASSAGE RAS TANURA FOR RIO JANEIRO. CAUGHT FIRE & WAS ABANDONED ON 19.12.72 AFTER COLLISION WITH BRAZILIAN MOTOR TANKER HORTA BARBOSA IN GULF OF OMAN. VESSEL DRIFTED ON FIRE FOR 5 DAYS BEFORE SINKING. 120300 DTW.
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24 4 N,58 12 E
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