Star Ace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Star ace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 37.2 N,120 18.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.620000
  • Longitude: 120.310833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name STAR ACE
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 127.4 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 5350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 1993

Surveying Details

HH552/350/01 8.2.91 MV LONE ACE, ABOUT 8000 GRT, LIES BEACHED BROADSIDE TO SURF AND HEADING E/W, IN 163640N, 1201746E. PORT OFFICIALS HAVE NO PLANS TO MOVE OR SCRAP HER. HAS BEEN IN THIS POSN SINCE MAY 1989. (CAPT M A KEENOR, STV JI FUNG, HN 13.1.91). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH552/655/02 11.3.92 NOW REPORTED AS 'STAR ACE' AND ASHORE IN 163712N, 1201839E, APPROX [POSN TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING] AND LYING W/E WITH BOW OBSCURING FRONT LEADING LIGHT FROM ANY BEARING TO THE NORTH. (R J SKUCEK, STV JI-FUNG, HN 27.2.92). AMEND STF, LYING E/W. - NM 906/92. HH552/350/02 28.4.92 STILL AGROUND. NO SALVAGE PLANNED THOUGH UNDERSTOOD VESSEL BEING OFFERED FOR SALE BY PORT AUTHORITIES. (LL 15.4.92). HH552/655/02 27.1.93 NOTED 8.11.92 THAT WK HAD BEEN REMOVED. (STV FI-FUNG, HN 30.12.92). HH552/655/02 17.2.93 VESSEL NOW REPD MOORED UNDERGOING REPAIRS. (LL 2.2.93). - NM 478/93.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SILVER MED. HAD BEEN DETAINED AT SAN FERNANDO UNDER SUSPICION OF HAVING BEEN HIJACKED. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING TYPHOON BRENDA AND GROUNDED NEAR PIER 2. RESUMABLY WAS LATER MOVED BY HARBOUR AUTHORITIES AND AGAIN BEACHED. HAD BEEN TAKEN FROM MANILA BAY IN 1988 BY PIRATES. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the STAR ACE wreck located?

The STAR ACE wreck is located at coordinates 16 37.2 N,120 18.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR ACE?

The seabed around the STAR ACE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the STAR ACE discovered?

The wreck of the STAR ACE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the STAR ACE belong to?

The STAR ACE belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the STAR ACE?

The STAR ACE had a tonnage of 5350 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR ACE?

The STAR ACE is classified as a motor vessel.

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