Union Star 17 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Union star 17 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 53.09 N,102 38.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.884833
  • Longitude: 102.634167
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION STAR 17
Type carrier
Flag SL
Length 89.7 m
Width 13 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 2057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE SE
Surveying Details 17.1.01 SANK OFF KUALA BESUT. (LL, 24.12.00). NCA. HH517/775/02 17.1.01 WARNING OF DW IN 0553.09N, 10238.05W ISSUED BY MARINE DEPT, KUALA LUMPUR. (LL, 9.1.01). NCA YET. HH517/775/03 24.1.01 SANK IN 0553.09N, 10238.05E APPROX. CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 44T/00). INS AS DW PA. - NM 882/01. 29.5.08 SHOWN AS DW PA, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE SE IN 053.106N, 10238.0455E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 3347. SEP 2008/000077223 16.10.08 WK AND BUOY NOT SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN 644 [2001 EDN, CORRECT TO 31.3.08, 1:200,000]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 6350/08.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

13.12.00 EX-AENEAS '00, EX-AURORA 1 '98, EX-SOON LI FA '98, EX-FOO HSING NO 2 '96, EX-KEIHAN MARU NO 7 '83. BUILT IN 1969 BY FUKUOKA ZONSEN K K, FUKUOKA. STRANDED OFF PANTAI SRI TUJUH IN TRUMPAT IN A STORM WHEN ANCHORED AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. CREW OF 17 RECOVERED. AFTER TWO FAILED REFLOATING ATTEMPTS CARGO TRANSFERRED AND VESSEL RELEASED ON 13.12.00. SANK THREE DAYS LATER WHILST UNDER TOW DUE TO LEAKAGE.

General Comments

UK NM 1927/24

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FAQ

Where is the UNION STAR 17 wreck located?

The UNION STAR 17 wreck is located at coordinates 5 53.09 N,102 38.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION STAR 17?

The seabed around the UNION STAR 17 lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the UNION STAR 17 sink?

The UNION STAR 17 sank on Dec 16, 2000.

When was the wreck of the UNION STAR 17 discovered?

The wreck of the UNION STAR 17 was discovered in 2000.

What country did the UNION STAR 17 belong to?

The UNION STAR 17 belonged to SL.

What cargo was the UNION STAR 17 carrying?

The UNION STAR 17 was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the UNION STAR 17?

The UNION STAR 17 had a tonnage of 2057 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNION STAR 17?

The UNION STAR 17 is classified as a carrier.

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