Pacific Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pacific star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 16 N,20 57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: -20.950000
Water Depth 4560 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC STAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 141.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 7951
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1942
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 10.9.71 VESSEL IN 292100N, 192800W APPROX, TORPEDOED AND SUNK NW OF CANARY ISLES. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL.3). NCA. 3.10.95 VESSEL ABANDONED AND LATER SANK IN 291600N, 205700W OR IN 291500N, 205700W. (LL WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

27.10.1942 BUILT FEB 1920 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. PASSAGE ROSARIO & FREETOWN FOR LIVERPOOL. WAS ATTACKED AND TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-509 ON 27.10.1942 NW OF THE CANARY ISLES, LATER BEING SEEN LOW IN THE WATER AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK ON 30.10.1942. ALL 86 CREW AND 11 GUNNERS WERE SAVED. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL.3, LL WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC STAR wreck located?

The PACIFIC STAR wreck is located at coordinates 29 16 N,20 57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC STAR?

The seabed around the PACIFIC STAR lies at approximately 4560 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC STAR sink?

The PACIFIC STAR sank on Oct 30, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC STAR discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC STAR was discovered in 1971.

What country did the PACIFIC STAR belong to?

The PACIFIC STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PACIFIC STAR carrying?

The PACIFIC STAR was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC STAR?

The PACIFIC STAR had a tonnage of 7951 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC STAR?

The PACIFIC STAR is classified as a steam ship.

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