Caribstar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caribstar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 24.261 N,59 31.572 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.404350
  • Longitude: -59.526200
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name CARIBSTAR
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2021

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 083000N, 593700W. (WW2SL, LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 083500N, 593700W. STERN SANK TO BOTTOM, CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H03283/42 14.11.42 DW PA IN 083000N, 593700W. LYING IN APPROX 7FMS WITH TOPMAST SHOWING. (S.B.N.O. TRINIDAD). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2499/42. H3629/64 11.11.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW (STS FOR PA) IN 082500N, 593200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 517. 11.12.85 STILL SHOWN IN 083000N, 593700W ON US 24028. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY AMERICAN SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKARD SS CORP. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 352NHP. PASSAGE TRNINDAD FOR DEMERERA. TORPEDOED BY U 175. 5 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CARIBSTAR wreck located?

The CARIBSTAR wreck is located at coordinates 8 24.261 N,59 31.572 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARIBSTAR?

The seabed around the CARIBSTAR lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CARIBSTAR sink?

The CARIBSTAR sank on Oct 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CARIBSTAR discovered?

The wreck of the CARIBSTAR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CARIBSTAR belong to?

The CARIBSTAR belonged to US.

What cargo was the CARIBSTAR carrying?

The CARIBSTAR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CARIBSTAR?

The CARIBSTAR had a tonnage of 2592 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARIBSTAR?

The CARIBSTAR is classified as a steam ship.

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