Star Of Shaddia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Star of shaddia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 1.533 N,42 10.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.025550
  • Longitude: 42.177500
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF SHADDIA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 131.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 4032
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.1.74 STRANDING POSN GIVEN AS 150200N, 421100E. (LLOYDS VOL.215). 29.1.74 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 150130N, 421048E. (LLOYDS VOL.215). 18.11.74 VICINITY OF JABAL ZUBAIR, RED SEA. HAS BEEN DRAGGED BY MONSOONS, VESSEL DRIVEN VIOLENTLY AGAINST A ROCK AND IS NOW BROKEN IN TWO. ONE PART IS LYING ON A ROCK AND OTHER IS MOVING, AS STILL FLOATING. (LLOYDS VOL.217). H2777/69 4.3.75 ST PA LIES 188DEGS, 0.4C FROM 734FT SPOT HEIGHT ON JUBAL ZUBAIR. (HAMBURG NM 614/75. SHIPS REPORT DTD 15.1.75). CHART AS ST PA IN 150124N, 421032E. - NM 579/74. 6.12.82 WGC POSN: 150132N, 421039E. NC 453.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

26.1.1974 VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G., HAMBURG, STRANDED ON ROCKS IN ZUBAIR ISLANDS ON 26.1.1974. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OSSAM SHIPPING CO LTD. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF SHADDIA wreck located?

The STAR OF SHADDIA wreck is located at coordinates 15 1.533 N,42 10.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF SHADDIA?

The seabed around the STAR OF SHADDIA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF SHADDIA sink?

The STAR OF SHADDIA sank on Jan 26, 1974.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF SHADDIA discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF SHADDIA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the STAR OF SHADDIA belong to?

The STAR OF SHADDIA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the STAR OF SHADDIA carrying?

The STAR OF SHADDIA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF SHADDIA?

The STAR OF SHADDIA had a tonnage of 4032 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF SHADDIA?

The STAR OF SHADDIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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