American Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
American star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 20.76 N,14 10.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.346000
  • Longitude: -14.180833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERICAN STAR
Type merchant vessel
Flag PA
Length 220.1 m
Width 28.3 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 26353
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2004

Surveying Details

HH419/460/01 7.2.94 HH419/460/01 7.2.94 WENT AGROUND AT PUNTA DE JURADO GARCI IN 282036N, 141048W. BROKE IN TWO THE FOLLOWING DAY. NO ACTION YET TAKEN TO REMOVE WK. (LL 20, 21, 26 & 31.1.94). NCA. 24.4.94 24.4.94 NOTHING DONE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WRECK, VESSEL STILL LYING AGROUND. (LL 22.4.94). LATEST REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO POSSIBLE HOPE OF SALVAGE. (SEA BREEZES, 4/94). 26.4.96 HA318/003/009/01 26.4.96 AGROUND IN 282036N, 141048W. (IMO CASUALTY LIST DTD 22.12.95). INS AS STPA. BR STD. HH419/460/04 16.11.04 HH419/460/04 16.11.04 ST IN 2820.67N, 1410.75W [PLN]. (SPANISH NM 45/495/04). BR STD. 14.11.05 14.11.05 FWD SECTION IS NOW BEGUN TO COLLAPSE ONTO ITS PORT SIDE. AFT SECTION HAD PREVIOUSLY COLLAPSED. (LL 10.11.05). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ALFERDOOS '93, EX-NOGA '84, EX-AMERICA '78, EX-AUSTRALIS '78, EX-AMERICA '64, EX-WEST POINT '46, EX-AMERICA '42. BUILT IN 1940 BY NEWPORT NEWS SHIP BUILDING & DRY DOCK CO. PASSAGE PIREAUS FOR PHUKET (WHERE SHE WAS TO BE USED A FLOATING HOTEL) VIA GIBRALTAR AND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M TUG NEFTEGAZ 67 IN HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS AND GROUNDED ON W COAST OF FUERTAVENTURA ISLAND. FOUR ON BOARD RESCUED. NEXT DAY HULL BROKE IN TWO AND BECAME UNSALVABLE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AMERICAN STAR wreck located?

The AMERICAN STAR wreck is located at coordinates 28 20.76 N,14 10.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMERICAN STAR?

The seabed around the AMERICAN STAR lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the AMERICAN STAR sink?

The AMERICAN STAR sank on Jan 18, 1994.

When was the wreck of the AMERICAN STAR discovered?

The wreck of the AMERICAN STAR was discovered in 1994.

What country did the AMERICAN STAR belong to?

The AMERICAN STAR belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the AMERICAN STAR?

The AMERICAN STAR had a tonnage of 26353 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMERICAN STAR?

The AMERICAN STAR is classified as a merchant vessel.

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