Aster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 5.21 N,7 58.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.086833
  • Longitude: 7.981000
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ASTER
Type carrier
Flag UA
Length 78 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 14
Tonnage 1821
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Surveying Details

HH331/440/02 3.11.98 SANK IN 560500N, 075900E [UND]. (LL 19.10.98). HH331/440/02 3.11.98 LOCATED IN 560512N, 075830E [WGD]. DEPTH WRECK IS APPROX 8MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC, 100MTRS WEST AND E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3) 10 SEC, 100MTRS EAST. (LYNGBY RADIO NAV WARNING 351/98). INS AS DW WITH BUOYS. - NM 4446/98. HH331/440/02 18.11.98 SUNK IN 560512.5N, 075851.5E [EUR]. DEPTH OVER WK IS ABOUT 8MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC IN 560513N, 075847.5E AND E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3) 10 SEC IN 560513N, 075900E. (DANISH NM 45/1059(P).98). MINOR AMENDMENT TO POSN, RETAIN AS DW. BR STD. HH331/440/03 6.8.99 NOW WK 12.1 IN 5605.21N, 0758.86E [WGD]. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MARKING TO BE WITHDRAWN ON ABOUT 24.8.99. (DANISH NM 29/816(P)/99). NCA YET. HH331/440/03 16.9.99 NOW WK 11.6MTRS IN 5605.21N, 0758.86E [WGD]. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS APPROX. LIES N/S. E AND W CARDINAL LT BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 35/938/99). - NM 3869/99. HH331/440/04 12.6.00 NOW WK 12.2MTRS. (DANISH NM 22/138/00). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER THE CARGO SHIFTED. OF 11 CREW, 5 RECOVERED, 3 KILLED AND 3 MISSING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 5.21 N,7 58.86 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASTER wreck located?

The ASTER wreck is located at coordinates 56 5.21 N,7 58.86 E.

How deep is the ASTER and where exactly is it located?

The ASTER lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 56 5.21 N,7 58.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTER?

The seabed around the ASTER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ASTER sink?

The ASTER sank on Oct 16, 1998.

When was the wreck of the ASTER discovered?

The wreck of the ASTER was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ASTER belong to?

The ASTER belonged to UA.

What cargo was the ASTER carrying?

The ASTER was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ASTER?

The ASTER had a tonnage of 1821 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTER?

The ASTER is classified as a carrier.

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