Starfish Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Starfish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 15 S,56 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.250000
  • Longitude: 56.666667
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STARFISH
Type bulk carrier
Flag AR
Length 210.3 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 28147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH465/350/01 29.4.91 SANK IN 4000MTRS OF WATER ABOUT 40 MILES W OF MAURITIUS. (LL 9 & 10.4.91). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED CRACK IN NO 4 HOLD AND TOOK ON WATER. WAS OFF PORT LOUIS BUT WAS ORDERED TO PROCEED AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM MAURITIUS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF COAST. WAS LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the STARFISH wreck located?

The STARFISH wreck is located at coordinates 20 15 S,56 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STARFISH?

The seabed around the STARFISH lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the STARFISH sink?

The STARFISH sank on Apr 8, 1991.

When was the wreck of the STARFISH discovered?

The wreck of the STARFISH was discovered in 1991.

What country did the STARFISH belong to?

The STARFISH belonged to AR.

What cargo was the STARFISH carrying?

The STARFISH was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the STARFISH?

The STARFISH had a tonnage of 28147 tons.

What type of wreck is the STARFISH?

The STARFISH is classified as a bulk carrier.

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