Globe Star Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Globe star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
4 4.488 S,39 42.3 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -4.074800
- Longitude: 39.705000
|
| Water Depth |
2 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GLOBE STAR |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
SG |
| Length |
137.5 m |
| Width |
17.7 m |
| Draught |
11.3 |
| Orientation |
112 |
| Tonnage |
7744 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain,foodstuffs: solid
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 27, 1973
|
| Bottom Texture |
Coral |
| Original Detection Year |
1973 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 2, 2003 |
Surveying Details
H2305/61 26.5.73 H2305/61 26.5.73 ST PA IN 040431S, 394217E. [ASSUMED TO BE 'GLOBE STAR']. (E.A. HBR NM 8/73). - NM 1291/73. H4242/65 6.8.73 H4242/65 6.8.73 POSN GIVEN AS 040430S, 394200E APPROX. ANOTHER SHIP GROUNDED IN VICINITY WAS LATER RE-FLOATED. 'GLOBE STAR' HAS BROKEN BACK. (E.A. HBR LETTER, DTD 20.7.73). H4034/71 8.11.73 H4034/71 8.11.73 ST, POSN NOW 040424S, 394208E, FLG.5S5M LT ESTABLISHED ON WK. (EAST AFRICAN HBR 21/73). - NM 2249/73. H4034/71 18.12.75 H4034/71 18.12.75 WK LIES UPRIGHT ON SE HEADING, HAS BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A SHIP AT ANCHOR. (MS STRAHTRUIM HN, DTD 4.12.75). H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 DESCRIBED AS VERY CONSPIC. (L. WILLIAMS LETTER DTD 2.1.76). - NM 199/76. H4034/71 11.4.78 H4034/71 11.4.78 LT ON WK EXTINGUISHED, G CONL BUOY, QKFL.G, RAFL LAID 160DEG, 2C FROM WK. (KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY NMS 8/78 & 9/78). - NM 948/78. H4854/73 11.12.78 H4854/73 11.12.78 WK BEING DEMOLISHED & REMOVED. (KENYA PORTS AUTH. NM 28/78). 20.3.79 20.3.79 BEING BROKEN UP BY DIVECON LT, MOMBASA. (LLOYDS VOL.235). H4854/73 19.9.79 H4854/73 19.9.79 WK CUT DOWN BELOW DATUM, BUOY REMOVED. (KENYA PORTS AUTH. NM 14/79). - NM 2337/79. H3258/77 19.11.79 H3258/77 19.11.79 REPD BY DEHRA DUN NM 520/79. NCA. H2341/80 25.3.87 H2341/80 25.3.87 EXAM'D 7.11.85 IN 040419.4S, 394214.2E [ARF] USING TRISPONDER. 4 ENGINE CYLINDER TUBES VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. LYING ESE/WNW. LENGTH APPROX 120MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. AIR PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 308). 26.1.90 26.1.90 WGD POSN: 040429.3S, 394218E. 17.6.03 17.6.03 ONLY ENGINE BLOCK REMAINS. (KEVIN PATIENCE VISIT TO UKHO, DTD 12.6.03). 11.5.10 11.5.10 FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS AND PHOTOS FROM STRANDING TO PRESENT. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, KEVIN PATIENCE, PUBLISHED 2006)
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1952 BY SHORT BROTHERS OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLOBE NAV LTD. SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ISKENDERUN FOR KARACHI. RAN AGROUND OFF MOMBASA. ABANDONED AS A CTL. (MSD). EX- BURUTU PALM, EX- TYHI. POWERED BY DOXFORD 4 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE OF 3,000HP. 5 SALVAGE CREW LOST. FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS & SALVAGE OPS WITH PHOTOS. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, KEVIN PATIENCE)
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4 4.488 S,39 42.3 E
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FAQ
Where is the GLOBE STAR wreck located?
The GLOBE STAR wreck is located at coordinates 4 4.488 S,39 42.3 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GLOBE STAR?
The seabed around the GLOBE STAR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.
When did the GLOBE STAR sink?
The GLOBE STAR sank on Apr 27, 1973.
When was the wreck of the GLOBE STAR discovered?
The wreck of the GLOBE STAR was discovered in 1973.
What country did the GLOBE STAR belong to?
The GLOBE STAR belonged to SG.
What cargo was the GLOBE STAR carrying?
The GLOBE STAR was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.
What was the tonnage of the GLOBE STAR?
The GLOBE STAR had a tonnage of 7744 tons.
What type of wreck is the GLOBE STAR?
The GLOBE STAR is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
ONLY ENGINE BLOCK REMAINS