Stark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 0 N,63 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.000000
  • Longitude: -63.000000
Water Depth 5580 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STARK
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5447
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1276/88 27.1.89 LAST SEEN ADRIFT WITH 15 - 20 DEG LIST IN VICINITY 255900N, 623700W. (LL 19.12.88). SANK 17.12.88. (LL 21.12.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-TAURO '88, EX-BOCHA '87, EX-ACURIA '79. BUILT IN 1971 BY ASTILLEROS DEL CANTABRICO Y DE RIERA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STARK MARITIME CO LTD. PASSAGE PENSACOLA FOR ALGIERS. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND LISTING. ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the STARK wreck located?

The STARK wreck is located at coordinates 26 0 N,63 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STARK?

The seabed around the STARK lies at approximately 5580 meters deep.

When did the STARK sink?

The STARK sank on Dec 17, 1988.

When was the wreck of the STARK discovered?

The wreck of the STARK was discovered in 1988.

What country did the STARK belong to?

The STARK belonged to VC.

What cargo was the STARK carrying?

The STARK was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the STARK?

The STARK had a tonnage of 5447 tons.

What type of wreck is the STARK?

The STARK is classified as a motor vessel.

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