Morning Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Morning star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 35.039 N,5 57.697 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MORNING STAR |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 19.8 m |
| Orientation | 135 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 16, 1973 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 2012 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 30, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
WOODEN HULLED FV SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE & WAS BEING TOWED TO OBAN BY MFV GOLDEN QUEST. BOTH VESSELS RAN GROUND ON ROCKS AT KILUNDINE PT. GOLDEN QUEST REFLOATED HERSELF BUT MORNING STAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. 6 CREW WERE RESCUED BY GOLDEN QUEST. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
56 35.039 N,5 57.697 W
Morning Star on Wreck Map
Morning Star Wreck on Google Map
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