Telstar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Telstar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 34.6 N,107 44.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.576667
  • Longitude: 107.736667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELSTAR
Type carrier
Length 101.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1274/83 2.10.84 AGROUND IN 103436N, 1074412E. (LL 8.8.84). STILL AGROUND. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 26.9.84). INS AS STPA. BR STD. 7.12.07 VESSEL REFLOATED. (MSD). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD, UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GALAXY NAVIGATION CORPORATION. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR BANGKOK. DEVELOPED LEAKAGE IN NO 1 HOLD AND SUGHT SHELTER OFF THE COAST. LATER RAN AGROUND. REFLOATED 3 MONTHS LATER AND CARGO SEIZED BY VIETNAMESE AUTHORITIES. WRECKED VESSEL CONSIDERED ONLY FIT FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TELSTAR wreck located?

The TELSTAR wreck is located at coordinates 10 34.6 N,107 44.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TELSTAR?

The seabed around the TELSTAR lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TELSTAR sink?

The TELSTAR sank on Aug 4, 1984.

When was the wreck of the TELSTAR discovered?

The wreck of the TELSTAR was discovered in 1984.

What cargo was the TELSTAR carrying?

The TELSTAR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TELSTAR?

The TELSTAR had a tonnage of 2991 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELSTAR?

The TELSTAR is classified as a carrier.

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