Napier Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Napier star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58 N,23 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.966667
  • Longitude: -23.216667
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAPIER STAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 156.4 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 10116
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585800N, 231300W. 27.7.87 27.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 2300 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SINKING POSN 500 MILES SSW OF THE VESTMANN ISLANDS. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY LIGHTGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE STAR LINE. TURBINE ENNGINES FOR 15 KTS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NAPIER STAR wreck located?

The NAPIER STAR wreck is located at coordinates 58 58 N,23 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAPIER STAR?

The seabed around the NAPIER STAR lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the NAPIER STAR sink?

The NAPIER STAR sank on Dec 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NAPIER STAR discovered?

The wreck of the NAPIER STAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NAPIER STAR belong to?

The NAPIER STAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NAPIER STAR?

The NAPIER STAR had a tonnage of 10116 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAPIER STAR?

The NAPIER STAR is classified as a steam ship.

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