Sewestar (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sewestar (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
35 55.37 N,5 19.38 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 64 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEWESTAR (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | tanker |
| Cargo | flammable liquids and gases,oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 5, 1991 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | HH366/350/01 20.8.91 REPORTED SUNK IN 355700N, 051900W. (NAV TWO 229/91). NCA. 10.9.91 NO FURTHER DETAILS ON WRECK OF THIS NAME, FOLLOWING ENQUIRIES IN MOROCCO. (MR STOKES, LLOYDS CASUALTIES, TELECON 2.9.91). EXISTENCE OF THIS WK IS NOW DOUBTED. HH366/350/01 6.12.91 NDW IN 355527N, 051918W APPROX. (CADIZ NM 1700/91). BR STD. 16.4.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4511 [4TH EDN JUN'98, LARGEST SCALE], OR ON SPANISH 451 [4TH EDN OCT'01, 2ND SCALE]. NO NOTE ON EITHER CHART STATING THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WKS ARE SHOWN. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 16, 2002 |
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