Silver Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silver star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 1.347 N,129 11.36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.022450
  • Longitude: 129.189333
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 98 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Surveying Details

H2992/71 27.7.81 H2992/71 27.7.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 350110N, 1291130E [TOK]. GENERAL DEPTH 84MTRS. (LL, 16 & 20.7.81). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2992/71 22.2.81 H2992/71 22.2.81 ALL VESSELS REQUIRED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO CLEAR WK. (KOREAN TNM 470/81) NCA. H2992/71 16.1.85 H2992/71 16.1.85 DESCRIBED AS DANGEROUS WK. (ROK NM 641/84). HOWEVER PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH OF 94MTRS. RETAIN AS NDW ON BA CHARTS. 10.6.88 10.6.88 SHOWN AS DW ON US 95140 [1988 EDN]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KUKJE SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BUSAN FOR HONG KONG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION, IN DENSE FOG, WITH MV DO NAM NO.1, OFF SAENG DO. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER STAR wreck located?

The SILVER STAR wreck is located at coordinates 35 1.347 N,129 11.36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER STAR?

The seabed around the SILVER STAR lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the SILVER STAR sink?

The SILVER STAR sank on Jul 15, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SILVER STAR discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER STAR was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SILVER STAR belong to?

The SILVER STAR belonged to KP.

What cargo was the SILVER STAR carrying?

The SILVER STAR was carrying containers,general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER STAR?

The SILVER STAR had a tonnage of 2999 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER STAR?

The SILVER STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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