Star Of Luxor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Star of luxor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57 N,16 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.950000
  • Longitude: -16.583333
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF LUXOR
Type steam ship
Flag EG
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5298
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

3.8.87 3.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 565700N, 163500W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDRIA NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-130. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF LUXOR wreck located?

The STAR OF LUXOR wreck is located at coordinates 56 57 N,16 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF LUXOR?

The seabed around the STAR OF LUXOR lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF LUXOR sink?

The STAR OF LUXOR sank on Dec 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF LUXOR discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF LUXOR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the STAR OF LUXOR belong to?

The STAR OF LUXOR belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF LUXOR?

The STAR OF LUXOR had a tonnage of 5298 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF LUXOR?

The STAR OF LUXOR is classified as a steam ship.

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