Star Of Victory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Star of victory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 30.977 N,3 7.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.516283
  • Longitude: -3.118233
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF VICTORY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H100/42 2.3.42 POSN 583100N, 030700W. NCA. H2336/84 19.3.86 NOT FOUND BY SMB. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246) AMENDED TO DEAD. RSDRA2022000131756 16.12.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1710). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLIAM ASHTON '18, EX-CITY OF PERTH '19. BUILT 1917 BY J DUTHRIES TORRY SB CO, ABERDEEN AS A NON-STANDARD ADMIRALTY 'STRATH' CLASS TRAWLER. RENAMED CITY OF PERTH WHILE LOANED TO THE USA. RETURNED AND SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 1922. BOUGHT IN 1929 BY WALKER FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 71NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR FISHING & RETURN. RAN ASHORE AT SINCLAIR BAY & BECAME TOTAL LOSS. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF VICTORY wreck located?

The STAR OF VICTORY wreck is located at coordinates 58 30.977 N,3 7.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF VICTORY?

The seabed around the STAR OF VICTORY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF VICTORY sink?

The STAR OF VICTORY sank on Oct 24, 1939.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF VICTORY discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF VICTORY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the STAR OF VICTORY belong to?

The STAR OF VICTORY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF VICTORY?

The STAR OF VICTORY had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF VICTORY?

The STAR OF VICTORY is classified as a trawler.

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