Star Admiral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Star admiral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 30 N,19 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.500000
  • Longitude: -19.000000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR ADMIRAL
Type roll on-roll off
Flag MT
Length 173.5 m
Width 23.1 m
Draught 10
Tonnage 15893
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2001

Surveying Details

30.1.01 30.1.01 ADRIFT AND IN A SINKING CONDITION IN 4230.0N, 1916.0W. (LL 25.1.01). 30.1.01 30.1.01 VESSEL HAS NOW SUNK. (LL 26.1.01). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 31.1.01 31.1.01 FURTHER AIR SEARCH CARRIED OUT 27.1.01. VESSEL NOT LOCATED. ASSUMED SUNK. (LL 31.1.01).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964. EX POTERNKIN-98, EX GLOBAL PACIFIC-97, EX VINNISTA-96. DEVELOPED STBD LIST AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. LATER TOOK PORT LIST DUE TO WATER INGRESS. CREW RECOVERED. LATER REPORTED SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the STAR ADMIRAL wreck located?

The STAR ADMIRAL wreck is located at coordinates 42 30 N,19 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR ADMIRAL?

The seabed around the STAR ADMIRAL lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the STAR ADMIRAL sink?

The STAR ADMIRAL sank on Jan 25, 2001.

When was the wreck of the STAR ADMIRAL discovered?

The wreck of the STAR ADMIRAL was discovered in 2001.

What country did the STAR ADMIRAL belong to?

The STAR ADMIRAL belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the STAR ADMIRAL?

The STAR ADMIRAL had a tonnage of 15893 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR ADMIRAL?

The STAR ADMIRAL is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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