Sifnos Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sifnos star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 15 N,64 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.250000
  • Longitude: 64.333333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIFNOS STAR
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 145.1 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9645
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 1990

Surveying Details

HH120/351/01 15.8.89 ABANDONED BY CREW IN 212500N, 613200E. (LL 18.7.89). HH120/351/01 16.10.89 REPD AGROUND ABOUT 15 MILES W OF ORMARA IN 251500N, 642000E, APPROX. LOCATED BY NAVAL AIRCRAFT. (LL 7.10.89). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 10.11.89 REPD AGROUND 3 MILES OFF RAS BASOL. ONLY SALVAGE PROSPECTS ARE TO BREAK HER UP AS IS, WHERE IS. (LL 11.10.89). INS AS STPA IN 251500N, 642000E. - NM 3483/89. HH120/351/01 30.3.90 SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS AND RE-NAMED MARWAN 10. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET. (LL 8.2.90). NCA. HH120/351/01 30.4.90 REFLOATED AND SAILED FOR DUBAI, 30.3.90. (LL 13.4.90). DELETED. - NM 1430/90. HH500/350/01 25.7.90 REFLOATING CONFIRMED. (PAKISTAN NM 69/90).

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED BY CREW FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. INITIALLY THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK WHEN NOT FOUND BY SEARCHING TUG, BUT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED AGROUND.

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FAQ

Where is the SIFNOS STAR wreck located?

The SIFNOS STAR wreck is located at coordinates 25 15 N,64 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIFNOS STAR?

The seabed around the SIFNOS STAR lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SIFNOS STAR discovered?

The wreck of the SIFNOS STAR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SIFNOS STAR belong to?

The SIFNOS STAR belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the SIFNOS STAR?

The SIFNOS STAR had a tonnage of 9645 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIFNOS STAR?

The SIFNOS STAR is classified as a bulk carrier.

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