Star March Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Star march Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 17.427 N,117 32.526 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.290450
  • Longitude: 117.542100
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name STAR MARCH
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 113.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 0.3
Tonnage 4276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1977
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2024

Surveying Details

13.2.78 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 031745N, 1173230E. (LL 11.2.78). NCA. H5963/69 17.3.78 DWPA WITH BN, QKFL IN 031725N, 1173230E. (INDO NM 569/77). - NM 767/78. 2.1.79 IT IS INTENDED TO MOVE WK TO S OF GOSONG MENULUN, WHERE IT IS PLANNED TO SCRAP VESSEL. (LL 23.12.78). H5963/69 26.11.79 NOW DWPA. (INDO NM 484/79). - NM 2870/79. 25.4.84 DW IN 031726N, 1173230E. NC 2639. 12.3.86 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 259. DELETE. - NM 1134/86. HH527/775/01 21.11.91 SHOWN AS DW REP (1977) IN 031726N, 1173230E ON INDO 259 [1990]. INS AS DW. - NM 3499/91. 17.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 0317.427N, 11732.526E. NE 1852.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY OSAKA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY Y H SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE APAS PAYAR FOR BUSAN. CAPSIZED AND SANK. (MSD).

General Comments

Reported (1977) not confirmed

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FAQ

Where is the STAR MARCH wreck located?

The STAR MARCH wreck is located at coordinates 3 17.427 N,117 32.526 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR MARCH?

The seabed around the STAR MARCH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the STAR MARCH sink?

The STAR MARCH sank on Sep 28, 1977.

When was the wreck of the STAR MARCH discovered?

The wreck of the STAR MARCH was discovered in 1978.

What country did the STAR MARCH belong to?

The STAR MARCH belonged to KP.

What cargo was the STAR MARCH carrying?

The STAR MARCH was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the STAR MARCH?

The STAR MARCH had a tonnage of 4276 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR MARCH?

The STAR MARCH is classified as a carrier.

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