Blue Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blue star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.565 N,4 45.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.359417
  • Longitude: -4.751367
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE STAR
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 140
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2001

Surveying Details

H4690/77 7.12.81 H4690/77 7.12.81 SANK IN APPROX 541800N, 045200W, OR 7MILES NW OF PEEL HARBOUR. PLOTS IN 541830N, 045000W. (CLYDE MRSC, TLX DTD 26.11.81). POSN DOUBTFUL. NCA. HH100/351/11 24.6.96 HH100/351/11 24.6.96 WK LOCATED IN 542135.5N, 044456W [OGB] BY FISHERMAN USING DECCA. FROM COLOUR E/S WK IS 25MTRS LONG, 4MTRS HIGH. APPEARS INTACT ON SEABED OF HARD SAND. (A CORKILL). INS AS WK USC 34MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 11.5.01 HH100/351/17 11.5.01 DIVED IN 5421.568N, 0445.068W [OGB] USING GPS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFED AS 'BLUE STAR'. ONE OF THE CARGO OF RAILWAY SLEEPERS REMAINS IN THE HOLD. WK IS INTACT AND ON AN EVEN KEEL. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 10.5.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 LOCATED IN 5421.570N, 0445.071W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 29MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. (GARDLINE, VIA A CORKILL). NCA. HH090/821/01 28.8.01 HH090/821/01 28.8.01 EXAM'D 26.6.01 IN 5421.565N, 0445.082W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTRS ON BOTH SIDES OF WK. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 821). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG SALISBURY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LAXEY TOWING COMPANY. PASSAGE ARDROSSAN FOR PEEL.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.565 N,4 45.082 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE STAR wreck located?

The BLUE STAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.565 N,4 45.082 W.

How deep is the BLUE STAR and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE STAR lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.565 N,4 45.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE STAR?

The seabed around the BLUE STAR lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the BLUE STAR sink?

The BLUE STAR sank on Nov 25, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BLUE STAR discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE STAR was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BLUE STAR belong to?

The BLUE STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLUE STAR carrying?

The BLUE STAR was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials.

What type of wreck is the BLUE STAR?

The BLUE STAR is classified as a barge.

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