New Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
New star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
7 50 N,102 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.833333
  • Longitude: 102.500000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NEW STAR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Tonnage 1800
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details HH544/350/01 12.2.90 SANK IN 075000N, 1023000E, APPROX. (THAI NM 152/2532(T) DTD 1989). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 728/90. HH544/400/03 10.3.00 SANK IN PA 0750.0N, 10230.0E. (THAI NM 152/2532(T) DTD JAN 1999). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARMANDA SINGA '89. EX-PLOY SIAM '88, EX-THAI HO NO 2 '87, EX-MAX NO 6 '83, EX-KOEI MARU '82, EX-ISE MARU NO 5. BUILT IN 1965 BY KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THONG-LEE SHIPPING EXPRESS SHIPPING PTD LTD. PASSAGE MALASIA FOR BANKOK. SANK OFF HUA SAI DISTRICT OF NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE DURING TROPICAL STORM 'GAY'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW STAR wreck located?

The NEW STAR wreck is located at coordinates 7 50 N,102 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW STAR?

The seabed around the NEW STAR lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the NEW STAR sink?

The NEW STAR sank on Nov 2, 1989.

When was the wreck of the NEW STAR discovered?

The wreck of the NEW STAR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the NEW STAR belong to?

The NEW STAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NEW STAR carrying?

The NEW STAR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the NEW STAR?

The NEW STAR had a tonnage of 1800 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW STAR?

The NEW STAR is classified as a carrier.